President Bola Tinubu has paid special tribute to the elder statesman, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 87th birthday.
President Tinubu said the former governor of Osun State’s support for his administration is worthy of note.
He said having Chief Akande in his corner as a partner and ally has proved tremendously helpful.
President Tinubu, in the tribute, said: “Today, I celebrate Chief Bisi Akande, elder statesman, former governor of Osun State and the first Chairman of our governing All Progressives Congress, on his 87th birthday on January 16, 2026.
“Baba Akande has contributed a lot to the growth and development of this country and to the emergence and institutionalisation of democracy in the land.