The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has explained Chief Abdulkareem Adebisi Akande as a compendium of wisdom, daddy and an exemplary elder statesman.

Governor Oyetola also described Akande who is a previous governor of the state as a real progressive, peacemaker whose love for an unified Nigeria is unquantifiable.

In a message to mark the 83rd birthday of Chief Akande, the governor stated he is an unrelenting statesman who is still actively working for a democratic and prosperous Nigeria.

The statement was provided to DAILY POST by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan,

While applauding Chief Akande for his service to the state in and out of office, he hailed the senior statesman for his contributions to the development and success of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) having acted as its very first interim National Chairman.

“As an essential administrator and a fine grassroots politician, his tremendous contributions to national and nation-building integration is composed in the sands of time.

“Again, his tradition in the political area of Osun is unmatchable. History will not forget that it was Baba Akande who birthed the tradition of sensible and transparent management of guys and resources in the state. He is a compendium of wisdom,” he concluded.

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