{"id":2542,"date":"2026-01-25T07:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T07:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2542"},"modified":"2026-01-25T00:32:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T00:32:08","slug":"tinubu-sanwo-olu-akume-others-eulogise-akande-at-87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2542","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Akume others eulogise Akande at 87"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nigerians from all walks of life yesterday paid glowing tributes to former Osun State Governor and elder statesman, Chief  Bisi Akande.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Akande, who clocked 87 on Friday, received birthday greetings from prominent Nigerians, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Ife Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rotimi Makinde, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Craig David &amp; Tiwa Savage - Commitment\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3vxPZnhcgfo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>President Tinubu and Akume described Akande as a pillar of Nigeria\u2019s democratic evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They spoke at the 87th birthday celebration of Chief Akande held in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, where they praised his lifelong commitment to democratic ideals, principled leadership and selfless service to the nation, noting that his contributions to Nigeria\u2019s political development remain enduring and invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tinubu\u2019s goodwill message was delivered by Senator Akume at the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the message, the President described Akande as a mentor whose wisdom and counsel have guided generations of political leaders through difficult moments in Nigeria\u2019s democratic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF) on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, he said the nation owes the elder statesman a debt of gratitude for his sacrifices and steadfast belief in democratic governance, praying for continued good health, strength and peace for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Tinubu also expressed confidence that Akande\u2019s legacy of integrity and patriotism would continue to illuminate Nigeria\u2019s path towards unity, stability and progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his personal goodwill message, Akume described Chief Akande as an embodiment of courage, humility and unwavering commitment to democratic values, noting that his service to the nation has left an indelible mark on Nigeria\u2019s political history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recalling their political collaboration, Akume said they jointly launched a deliberate strategy aimed at dismantling the dominance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West. <a href=\"https:\/\/thenationonlineng.net\/tinubu-sanwo-olu-akume-others-eulogise-akande-at-87\/?utm_source=auto-read-also&amp;utm_medium=web\">(Nation)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerians from all walks of life yesterday paid glowing tributes to former Osun State Governor and elder statesman, Chief Bisi Akande. 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