Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has congratulated elder statesman and founding interim chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 78th birthday.
A statement by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant (Media), Adejuwon Soyinka, said that Amosun joined family, friends and political associates to felicitate with the “astute politician and administrator,” who had served Nigeria in different capacities, including being the deputy governor of Old Oyo State and governor of Osun State.
Governor Amosun also used the occasion to recognise the efforts and leadership of Chief Akande in the formative years of the APC.
He said, “Your efforts as a selfless leader, voice of reason and reconciliation stand you out as one of the Icons of our time.
“Your wealth of experience, astuteness and courage played a huge role in the enthronement and sustenance of democracy and rule of law in Nigeria.”
The governor prayed that God would continue to bless Chief Akande with good health and long life to enable him to further contribute to the socio-economic and political development of Nigeria.
