President
Muhammadu Buhari has described Chief Bisi Akande as an epitome of
wisdom and one of the pillars of the ruling APC that unseated former
President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 presidential election.
Bisi Akande in handshake with Buhari as Tinubu smiles
PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES APC STALWART, CHIEF BISI AKANDE ON 78TH BIRTHDAY
President Muhammadu Buhari warmly congratulates elder statesman and
founding Interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief
Abdukareem Adebisi Bamidele Akande, as he turns 78 years on January 16,
2017.
President Buhari joins all members of the APC, friends and
immediate family of the eminent leader in celebrating the former
Governor of Osun State, 1999-2003, who had meritoriously served as
Deputy Governor of Oyo State, 1979-1983.
As one of the pillars of the opposition party that successfully
ensured a round victory and smooth transition to unseat an incumbent
president in 2015, the President believes Chief Akande's wisdom,
sacrifices, patriotism and commitment to the unity and development of
Nigeria will always be remembered by posterity.
President Buhari affirms that Chief Akande's present role in the
APC as a strong, visionary leader, a reconciling voice, strategist and
stabilizer has paid up substantially in the enormous challenge of
healing the ruling party, and the country.
The President extols the passionate and relentless efforts of the
statesman in ensuring the entrenchment of democracy in Nigeria, and
sustenance of the rule of law.
He prays that the almighty God will grant Chief Akande longer life,
more strength and wisdom to continue serving the country he loves, and
humanity.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
January 15, 2017
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