Chief Akinyemi Akinlabi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Oyo State, has felicitated a Senatorial hopeful in Oyo North and former NCC Chairman, Prof. Adeolu Akande, on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
Akinlabi, in a heartfelt congratulatory message on Thursday, described Prof. Akande as a rare breed of leader whose life is marked by humility, service and uncompromising intellectualism in politics.
“Prof. Adeolu Akande is a dependable friend, a leader of leaders and a hope to the common man. His life and work reflect deep compassion, courage and unwavering commitment to the good of our people,” Akinlabi said.
He praised Akande’s journey as a multidisciplinary professional and public servant, adding that his contributions from academia to governance have always reflected justice, equity and progress.
The APC chieftain lauded the celebrant as a dependable friend and a leader of leaders, whose calm strength and deep compassion have made him a beacon of hope for the common man.
āFrom the ivory tower to the corridors of power, Prof. Akande has remained a shining light ā an uncompromising intellectual whose ideals inspire confidence in our political system,ā he added.
Akinlabi prayed for his continued good health, divine wisdom and renewed strength as he continues his quest to represent the people of Oyo North in the Senate.
