Former president Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated the pioneer national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, as he clocks 85 years of age.
In a statement issued by his former senior special assistant on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, ex-president Buhari described the political icon as a ‘wise man’, highlighting the role played by Chief Akande in laying the foundation of the APC.
He said: “Former President Muhammadu Buhari sends birthday greetings to the pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress @OfficialAPCNG, (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, describing him as a wise man under whose watch the party made great strides.
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In a message to Chief Akande who marks his 85th birthday today, the former president said he and the celebrant shared common positions on a number of political issues and others affecting the nation, saying “he is a very wise man who laid a solid foundation for the growth and development of our party.”
He said he believes that the party is structured and maintained in a way to meet the development needs of the country.
He wishes Chief Akande good health and many more years of service to the party and the nation.”