Governor, Seyi Makinde.
Prominent businessman, Chief Harry Akande, is
dead.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the news via a press
statement on Saturday.
The former presidential aspirant was 77.
Akande, who was the Agba Oye of Ibadanland, reportedly died
after a brief illness in the early hours of Saturday.
Makinde described the late Akande as a great loss to Oyo State
and Nigeria.
According to Makinde, Akande’s fame as a businessman and his
decision to join Nigerian politics to make a difference were
classic, adding that his conduct gave courage to the younger
generation of businessmen, most of whom he said have gone ahead to
emulate Akande and are making good their dreams.
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“The news of the death of the Agba Oye of Ibadanland and
internationally renowned businessman, Chief Harry Akande, came to
me as a shock,” Makinde said.
“His death meant another great loss to Ibadanland, Oyo State and
Nigeria.
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“Chief Harry Akande’s renown as an international businessman who
tried to make inroads into Nigerian politics to make a greater
impact on society remains classic.
“He was, indeed, one of the pathfinders for businessmen in
politics and his efforts in deepening democracy through
participation in politics will go into the annals of history,
especially his role in building formidable opposition politics.
“This is one death too many and we can only pray to God to halt
these deaths and allow our elders make more impact on humanity.
“We cannot question God but we can pray, and that is what we
will continue to do. I pray that God will grant repose to Chief
Akande’s soul and also sustain his immediate and extended
families.
“Rest in peace, Agbaoye.”
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