Bisi Akande at 85
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Tinubu, Buhari, Akpabio, Governor Sanwo-Olu Celebrate Akande at 85
•President: He’s someone of principles, integrity, loyalty, truth •He’s a wise man, says ex-Nigerian leader Deji Elumoye, Sunday Aborisade in Abuja and Segun James in Lagos President Bola Tinubu, his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today, rejoice with a former governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 85th birthday. While Tinubu described Akande as a man of principles of integrity, loyalty, and truth, among other attributes, Buhari said he was a wise man, Akpabio identified him as a conscientious stateman, and Sanwo-Olu painted him as a courageous, exemplary, honest and an advocate of good…
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Tinubu, leaders eulogise ex-APC Chair Bisi Akande at 85
President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu have celebrated pioneer Interim National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, on today’s celebration of his 85 birthday. A statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, reads: “With a heart full of joy and gratitude to God, President Bola Tinubu celebrates his long-time confidant, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 85th birthday on January 16, 2024. “Chief Akande, CFR, was the governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003 and the first interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress…
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Sanwo-Olu, Zulum, others storm Ibadan for Akande at 85
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are expected to grace the 85th birthday anniversary of the former acting national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande in Ibadan. The event is being held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. Dignitaries who have arrived at the event include President Tinubu, who was represented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and Vice President Shettima, who was represented by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State. While President Tinubu is the guest of honour, Vice President Shettima is the guest lecturer. The list of dignitaries who are attending the event from within and outside the country…
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SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES AKANDE AT 85, SAYS HE IS COURAGEOUS, HONEST
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the first interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 85th birthday. The Governor described the elder statesman, popularly known as ‘Baba Omo kekeke’, as an advocate of good governance and an epitome of true federalism, adding that the APC chieftain is courageous and honest. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Chief Bisi Akande, who clocks 85 on Tuesday, as a true democrat and respected political icon, who has made a great impact in the lives of many Nigerians…
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‘He offers rare counsel’ — Tinubu celebrates Bisi Akande at 85
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Bisi Akande, former interim national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who turned 85 years old on Tuesday. Speaking at an event to mark Akande’s birthday, Tinubu said the former governor of Osun is a “respected elder statesman in Nigeria who continues to offer rare insights and counsel for effective governance”. The president said he has benefited immensely from Akande’s knowledge and perspectives on various issues. “As an astute politician, Chief Akande has been part of every political epoch in our country since the Second Republic. He was one of the eminent Nigerians that drafted the 1979 constitution which the amended 1999 constitution, currently…
