Coalition of Pro-democracy groups has congratulated the former governor of Osun state and deputy governor of Oyo state, Chief Bisi Akande and Chief Iyiola Oladokun respectively on the occasion of their birthday.
Akande celebrated 85 years while Oladokun clocked 73.
In a statement signed by the national co-ordinator of the Coalition, Comrade Awa Bamiji, the duo were described as staunch Awoists, great teachers, quintessential leaders, and bridge builders, who have championed democratic ideals in the country.
The statement read thus, “We, Coalition of Pro – Democracy Groups for A Better Nigeria, are rolling out drums and blowing trumpets to celebrate our triumph over the forces of tyranny and oppression under the leadership of these two outstanding leaders, true Afeniferes, core progressives’, and Great Awoists, Chief Bisi Akande @ 85 and Chief Iyiola Oladokun @ 73, former deputy governor of Oyo state. They are both great teachers, quintessential leaders, grassroots mobilisers, bridge builders, seasoned politicians and mentors of all seasons.”
“While we raise our voice in concert to say “many Happy Returns” to both of you, we also pray to Almighty God to bless and reward you with more wisdom, sound health, long life, prosperity, everlasting progress and bestow on your generation, crowns of successes.
