Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (3rd right); Celebrant, former National Chairman All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief Adebisi Akande (middle); Senator Ayo Fasanmi (2nd right); Former Secretary to the State Government, Chief Sola Akinwumi (right); Retired General Alani Akinrinade (3rd left); Former deputy Governor Osun State, Prince Sooko Adewoyin (2nd left); Former deputy Governor Ogun State, Prince Segun Adesegun (left), during the 78th Anniversary Birthday Prayer for Chief Adebisi Akande, at his residence Ila-Orangun on Monday 16-1-2017.
By Damilola Olujide
Osun state House of Assembly under the leadership of the Speaker, Honourable Najeem Salam has described Chief Adebisi Akande as a foremost nationalist with keen interest for a better Nigeria.
The House congratulated the former Governor of the State, who clocks 79. The house also disclosed that he is a figure worthy of emulation by the younger generation especially for his prudent nature in governance.
According to a statement issued by the Chairman, House Committee on Information and Strategy, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye on Tuesday, the House expressed its delight to join other friends, family and associates of Akande to celebrate him.
The parliament added that Baba Omo Keekeke as he is fondly called is no doubt a politician with impact and indeed a man of many parts who has occupied strategic positions like being the National Chairman of Alliance for Democracy (AD), Action Congress (AC), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) as well as being the first and only Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Akande was the Secretary to the State Government, Deputy Governor both in the old Oyo State and also the Executive Governor of Osun and gave the state a solid foundation.
While wishing him long life and prosperity, the House also wished Chief Akande good health, noting that he has positively touched lives and added values to Osun and Nigeria at large.
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Baba deserves all the accolades,is a rare gem in politics, governance and in human and resources management.
Thank u the great people of ipinle Omoluabi (state of Osun) for voted for Alliance for Democracy (A.D) and Baba Akande in 1999.
Electioneering is around the corner pls look for a man with Akande's mind and with Rauf's heart of commitment and love for Osun.
God bless u all.