President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated pioneer National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, as he clocks 82 years of age.
The President, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, described the former governor of Osun State as “one of the biggest and strongest pillars of democracy in the country.”
In a goodwill message, the President sent his “best wishes” to the elder statesman, remarking that Chief Akande “is committed to service of the country and welfare of all citizens.”
According to President Buhari, “the party he helped to form and lead as the pioneer chairman has benefited tremendously, and continues to benefit from his astute leadership, wisdom and strong democratic convictions.”
The President prayed for Chief Akande’s good health and longer life so that the elder statesman will continue to be useful to his fatherland and humanity.