By Valentine Amanze, Online Editor
Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated the 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 Akande “is committed to service of the country and welfare of all citizens.”
Buhari said, “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, however, prayed for Akande’s good health and longer life so that the elder statesman will continue to be useful to his fatherland and humanity.
