Nationnewslead report that Hon. Seun Odofin has congratulated the former Executive Governor of Osun State and first Interim National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress, Chief Abdulkareem Adebisi Akande on the occasion of his 85th Birthday.
The Ijesa North Member House of Representatives candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election described Baba Akande as a true nationalist, a rare democrat, honest and selfless public servant who served without blemish.
Odofin in his birthday message to the elder statesman appreciated Chief Akande contributions to the overall developments of Osun State, the All Progressive Congress and democratic governance in Nigeria.
He said “I, on behalf of my family, my political associates, members and leaders of Ijesa North APC congratulates our leader and father, Chief Adebisi Akande on his glorious 85th Birthday Celebration.
Baba Akande is a courageous politician and extraordinary democrat who put his life at risk, dared the bullets of the men in Khaki in the struggle for restoration of democracy in Nigeria.
As an astute administrator, a finest leader and promoter of good governance, he served the good people of Osun State meritoriously.
He remains a heroic public servant who didn’t use his office for wealth acquisition. He is a symbol of honesty and selflessness. A beacon of hope in public service.
I rejoice with our iconic leader and his family and wish him God’s protection and general well-being.”
