By Dirisu Yakubu
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu, has commended former Osun State governor, Chief Bisi Akande, for what he called his “courage and extraordinary leadership”.
Tinubu made the remark in a goodwill message signed by his media aide, Tunde Rahman, to mark the 84th birthday of the APC chieftain.
According to him, Akande’s unblemished public service record from when he first started as a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the 1979 constitution followed him all the way till 1999 when he was elected governor of Osun state.
“I rejoice with Chief Bisi Akande on his 84th birthday celebration. Baba Awon Omo ke ke ke as he is fondly called is a role model, mentor, and extraordinary man of courage who has served the people with dignity and rare honour.
“His life continues to inspire us who are his younger ones and associates as a shining example to emulate.
“Baba Akande has been at the vanguard of progressive politics and good governance, ideals for which he has not compromised even with attendant inconveniences and challenges including detention and other risks to his life.
“We remain grateful to God for sparing his life in good health and fecund mind.
“I join family, friends, associates and all lovers of this venerable elder statesman across Nigeria and beyond to wish him happy birthday and many memorable returns of the day and more years in joy and happiness,” the goodwill message.
Source: The Punch
