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‘He’s a cherished friend, confidant’: Tinubu lauds Bisi Akande at 85

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the former governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, on his 85th birthday, describing the latter as a cherished friend and confidant.

Akande was the governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003 and the first interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

President Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, January 15, 2024, “extols Baba’s defining principles of integrity, loyalty, truth, and justice, recalling his exemplary leadership odyssey and selfless service to Nigeria.”

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He added: “Baba was a principal actor in the founding of our great party, the All Progressives’ Congress.

“He has always been a progressive; always noble and disciplined in thoughts and actions, as well as given to rational and enlightened ideals.

“He is a cherished friend and confidant, ever so generous with his wise counsel. I celebrate him.”

Tinubu further wished Akande “many more years in good health and strength and thanks him for his unfailing support and sacrifice over the years and now.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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