Adebisi Akande
Former Governor, Osun State
All Progressives Congress Osun State
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Bio Summary
Chief Adebisi Akande is a Nigerian statesman, businessman, and politician who served as the Governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003. A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he was its first National Chairman between 2013 and 2014, playing a key role in shaping the party’s ideology and structure. Known for his principled approach, Akande has been a long-standing figure in progressive politics in Nigeria, with a reputation for discipline, austerity in governance, and political mentorship.
Education
- Baptist Day School, Oke-Ila, Osun State (Primary education)
- Methodist Primary School, Ila-Orangun, Osun State
- St. Jude’s Anglican School, Oke-Ila (Secondary education)
- Self-taught in administration, management, and political science through mentorship and experience rather than formal tertiary education
Professional Background
- Businessman and industrialist
- Political administrator and party leader
- Governor of Osun State (1999–2003)
- National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (2013–2014)
- Founding member of progressive political movements in Nigeria, including the Alliance for Democracy (AD) and later the APC
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