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Chief Abdulkareem Adebisi Bamidele Akande CFR (// ⓘ; born 16 January 1939) is a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003, as a member of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) party. He was the first interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress.[1]

Key Information

Akande previously served as the deputy governor of Oyo State from 1982 to 1983 during the Second Nigerian Republic, under Governor Bola Ige, following the resignation of Sunday Afolabi.

Background

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Chief Adebisi Akande was born in Ila Orangun on 16 January 1939 in what is now the Osun Central Senatorial district.[2] .[3] He was elected on the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) platform.[4] Akande was described as the nephew of Chief Bola Ige.[5]

Governorship

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Osun State, Nigeria

Akande was elected governor of Osun State in the 1999 Osun State gubernatorial election, under the platform of Alliance for Democracy (AD), which had been recently formed as a political arm of the Yoruba socio-cultural organization Afenifere.[6] He succeeded Col. Theophilus Bamigboye, who had been the military administrator of the State from August 1998, and who handed over power on 29 May 1999.[7] On 31 May 1999, Akande inaugurated the second Assembly in Osun State.[8]

In January 2000, the Osun State government sacked 143 staff of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, following the governor's earlier vow to trim the state's work force.[9] Akande dissolved the state Council of Obas and Chiefs in 2001, on the ground that it was too large. The dissolution may have been caused by a dispute between the then head of the royal council, the Ooni of Ile-Ife and Akande, in turn part of a face-off between Akande and the deputy governor, Iyiola Omisore.[10]

A November 2001 appraisal of Osun State said that Akande was battling an unfriendly work force, and the state was also troubled by long-standing violence between the Ife and Modakeke clans. However, Akande had implemented his party's programs for providing free education and free medical care, and had improved water supplies.[11] A different appraisal, two months later, noting the governor had recently survived an impeachment attempt, said that rather than improving social services and generating employment, after two years in power Akande had implemented massive staff lay offs in the public service, and had caused virtual collapse of public infrastructure.[12]

On 24 December 2001, Akande's supporter, Bola Ige, the minister of justice, was murdered in his house in Ibadan.[3] A national daily, ThisDay newspaper said that the murder could have been linked to the feud between Akande and the deputy governor, Iyiola Omisore. The murder followed another murder the previous week of Osun State legislator Odunayo Olagbaju, who was bludgeoned to death outside his home. Olagbaju was a supporter of Omisore.[13]

Akande ran for re-election in 2003, but was defeated by Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Erelu Olusola Obada of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[14]

Later career

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In late 2003, rival factions of the AD held separate conventions. In the Lagos convention, Akande was elected as AD chairman.[15] In January 2006, the convoy of AD leaders who supported Chief Mojisoluwa Akinfenwa faction instead of Akande as the party's national chairman was attacked by thugs in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.[16] In a February 2006 interview, former Senator Moji Akinfenwa verbally attacked Akande and denied that he was head of the AD. Discussing Akande's feud with his deputy, Iyiola Omisore, he acknowledged that most of the funding for Akande's governorship campaign was donated by Omisore, but said it was a serious error to have accepted him as a running mate.[17]

In June 2005, Akande attended an International Conference on Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria held at the Imperial College, London.[18] In October 2005, Akande visited the US to meet with AD supporters in the Nigerian diaspora.[19]

Speaking in July 2006, Akande attacked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, which he implied was not acting impartially. He defended the AD, which he said was stronger even than it had been in 1999. He called for a more decentralized, federal form of government.[20]

Speaking in February 2009, Akande said the only solution to hostage-taking in the Niger Delta area was to give youths employment opportunities, and to involve them in decision making. He cautioned against a military solution, saying in the past the military had looted the nation's treasury and impoverished the people. Speaking in favour of democracy, he stated that when the AD governors accepted President Olusegun Obasanjo's request to avoid local council polls, they fell into a trap. Obasanjo was able to select delegates who helped him win the 2003 elections.[21]

In October 2009, the Osun State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Jelili Adesiyan, blamed the poor performance of Osun State students in examinations on the administration of Akande, who he asserted had neglected the schools.[14]

In September 2006, the Akande faction merged with other opposition parties to form the Action Congress Party, which later changed their name to the Action Congress of Nigeria.

In February 2013 the party announced plans to merge with the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), and a faction of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to form the All Progressives Congress (APC).[22]

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Chief Abdulkareem Adebisi Bamidele Akande (born 16 January 1939), commonly known as Bisi Akande, is a Nigerian politician, statesman, and chartered cost and management accountant who served as the governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003 and as the inaugural interim national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2013 to 2014. Born in Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Akande is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants and rose through administrative roles before entering elective politics as a member of the Alliance for Democracy. As governor, he prioritized infrastructure development, including the construction of the Osun State Secretariat, and emphasized fiscal prudence during his tenure. A key figure in opposition politics, Akande played a pivotal role in the merger of major parties to form the APC, which went on to win the 2015 general elections and end the People's Democratic Party's dominance. Known for his integrity and dedication to progressive ideals, he remains an influential elder statesman in Nigerian politics, often advocating for accountable governance.

Early Life and Background

Birth and Family Origins


Chief Abdulkareem Adebisi Bamidele Akande was born on January 16, 1939, in Ila-Orangun, a town in the present-day Osun State of Nigeria. He belongs to the Yoruba ethnic group and traces his roots to Ila-Orangun, where his family held positions of respect within the community. Akande descends from a lineage of warriors and administrators in Ila-Orangun. His father, Pa Lawani Bamgbose Akande, was the grandson of Pa Ladimeji of Ile Asudan in the Isedo quarters, who served as a general in the Yoruba inter-tribal wars. His mother, Madam Hunmuani Akande, was the daughter of Chief Elemese Adesina, who held the role of traditional Head of Service in Ila-Orangun. Despite the family's historical prominence in local leadership and military roles, Akande's parents exemplified diligence but remained in modest circumstances, passing away in poverty. This background of community influence combined with economic humility shaped his early exposure to traditional Yoruba values and ethos.

Education and Professional Career

Akande received his at Native Authority School, Oke Aloyin, Ila-Orangun from 1946 to 1952, followed by Methodist School, Ode-Idanre in 1953. He trained as a Grade III teacher at Divisional Teachers’ Training College, Ile-Ife from 1957 to 1958. During his subsequent teaching career, he pursued correspondence courses from institutions in , including Wolsey Hall, Rapid Results College, and the School of Accountancy, spanning 1959 to 1963. Akande holds professional qualifications as an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries () and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (FCMA). These certifications reflect his self-directed advancement in administrative and financial expertise without a formal university degree. In his early professional roles, Akande worked as a for one year in at B.M. Akadiri, Oke-Ola, Odode, . He then served as a teacher from 1955 to 1963 across several institutions, including schools in Ijama village, Omu-Aran, Ilawo-Ejigbo, Oro, and Mac-Job in . Akande joined British Petroleum Nigeria Limited in August 1963 as a Manager-in-Training in the and Accounts Department, advancing to Manager of and Computer Services by 1979. This tenure marked his primary private-sector experience in management and computing systems prior to public service engagements.

Political Activism and Rise

Opposition to Military Rule

Chief Adebisi Akande actively opposed military rule in during multiple regimes, beginning with his political involvement under the Second Republic's (UPN) in . Following the December 31, 1983, military coup led by Major General , which ousted the civilian government of , Akande faced detention as authorities targeted opposition politicians perceived as threats. He was imprisoned by the regime, with reports indicating a severe sentence imposed amid widespread arrests of UPN affiliates, including governors and executives from southern states, reflecting the junta's policy of retribution against perceived corruption and indiscipline in the civilian era. Akande's resistance intensified during General Sani Abacha's regime, which seized power on November 17, 1993, and annulled democratic transitions. In 1994, as Abacha consolidated a "government-without-end" by dissolving transitional institutions, Akande assumed leadership of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) in the newly created , coordinating local efforts to challenge the military's grip. NADECO, established on May 15, 1994, primarily sought to validate the June 12, 1993, victory of —annulled by the preceding —and pressure for civilian rule restoration through protests, advocacy, and international lobbying. Concurrently, Akande aligned with Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization that mobilized cultural and regional networks against Abacha's repression, including the execution of dissidents and suppression of media. His role involved grassroots mobilization in Osun, evading regime surveillance amid NADECO's high-risk operations that led to arrests, exiles, and assassinations of members like in 1996. Akande's sustained local coordination contributed to the cumulative domestic and global pressure—culminating in Abacha's death on June 8, 1998—that facilitated General Abdulsalami Abubakar's handover to civilian rule on May 29, 1999.

Formation of All Progressives Congress Precursor

Following the internal factional disputes within the Alliance for Democracy (AD) after the 2003 elections, Adebisi Akande led the faction recognized by the Nigerian Court of Appeal as the authentic leadership of the party. In September 2006, this Akande-led AD faction merged with other opposition groups, including elements from the Justice Party and smaller parties, to establish the Action Congress (AC) as a unified platform to challenge the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). The merger aimed to consolidate progressive opposition forces in southwestern and beyond, building on AD's regional base while expanding national appeal. Akande accepted the chairmanship of the newly formed AC later in December 2006, after resigning from lingering AD roles to focus on the new entity. The AC was subsequently renamed the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) to reflect its broader organizational structure and ambitions. Under Akande's leadership, the ACN positioned itself as a key progressive alternative, emphasizing , anti-corruption measures, and democratic reforms, which laid groundwork for inter-party alliances against PDP dominance. In May 2010, at the ACN's national convention in , Akande was unanimously re-elected as national chairman, solidifying his role in steering the party through electoral preparations and merger discussions. This leadership facilitated the ACN's electoral gains in southwestern states and its eventual participation in the 2013 opposition merger—alongside the (CPC) and (ANPP)—that birthed the (APC). The ACN's formation and Akande's stewardship therein represented a critical precursor, transforming fragmented opposition into a cohesive national force capable of ending 16 years of PDP rule in 2015.

Governorship of Osun State

1999 Election and Administration Priorities

Adebisi Akande, the Alliance for Democracy (AD) candidate, won the Osun State gubernatorial election on January 9, 1999, defeating the All People's Party (APP) nominee in Nigeria's transition to civilian rule following governance. He was inaugurated as the state's first civilian governor on May 29, 1999. Akande's campaign emphasized , with total spending reported below N200,000, reflecting his personal commitment to modest political engagement. Upon taking office, Akande inherited a financially distressed state burdened by N2.2 billion in debts, including external obligations exceeding $76 million, five months of unpaid salaries, and a bloated with a monthly bill of N260 million against N150 million in . His administration's core priorities centered on fiscal prudence and structural reforms to avert , including limiting recurrent expenditure to 70% of income via legislative resolution, reducing the number of commissioners to 11, merging agencies from 43 to 34, and retrenching excess personnel identified through audits that revealed inefficiencies like over 2,000 unneeded teachers. No new loans were incurred; instead, savings funded capital projects, achieving budget surpluses such as N1 billion in 2001 and N510 million by 2002. Key programmatic focuses included implemented from May 29, 1999, encompassing no fees for 305 secondary schools, construction of 222 classrooms, establishment of 24 science schools and plans for 16 technical colleges, and recruitment of science teachers to emphasize technical and vocational training for . Free health services launched on October 1, 1999, expanded facilities from 32 to 51, provided drugs and equipment, immunized over 1 million children, and facilitated treatment for 5,000 residents via partnerships with U.S. physicians. Rural integrated development prioritized infrastructure, completing over 2,000 projects such as 240 km of roads (e.g., 42 km Ada-Ibokun-Idominasi Road), rural electrification, waterworks like the Ede-Osogbo scheme for $0.5 million, a new state secretariat, and 42 rural housing units, all vetted for cost efficiency without mobilization fees. These initiatives aligned with AD's on qualitative , healthcare, rural advancement, and , executed through local contractors and transparent tender reviews to curb waste and promote agro-allied growth via subsidized inputs and cooperatives. By prioritizing personnel efficiency and capital allocation over recurrent spending, the administration cleared salary arrears and most gratuities, fostering accountability amid challenges like the Ife-Modakeke .

Fiscal Policies and Economic Reforms

Upon assuming office on May 29, 1999, Akande inherited a state with N2.2 billion in , including N1.24 billion in from the prior military administration, and a monthly bill of N260 million exceeding the N150 million revenue inflow. He established a Contract/Debt Review Committee to and address these liabilities, committing to no credit-based purchases or contracts without prior funding availability. Within nine months, his administration cleared N1 billion in inherited arrears, demonstrating initial fiscal prioritization of wage obligations over new expenditures. Akande enforced strict financial prudence, including , tender reviews to cap mobilization fees and curb , and a ban on kickbacks, which reduced waste but provoked opposition from lawmakers accustomed to looser practices. By June 2001, local indebtedness totaling N2.17 billion—for salaries, gratuities, and pensions—had been fully settled, alongside efforts to manage inherited external debts of £77.34 million and $76.21 million from , plus $48.65 million accrued in Osun. To tackle overstaffing, Akande publicly argued that Osun required no more than 7,000 workers from a bloated 21,000-strong , aiming to align personnel costs with sustainable revenue. Budgetary outcomes reflected this discipline: the 2000 budget started at N11.87 billion, supplemented by N2.33 billion to reach N14.2 billion against actual revenues of N8.28 billion (58.32% realization), while the budget of N20.48 billion—projecting N16.28 billion in revenue and a N4.21 billion deficit—closed with a N1 billion surplus redirected to priority projects. Capital expenditures in allocated N12.04 billion (58.81% of total), funding like 240 km of roads completed by 2000, without accumulating unpaid bills. These measures prioritized accountability and probity, though they contributed to attempts in by assembly members resistant to curtailed spending. Economic reforms under Akande sought diversification beyond federal allocations, advocating adjustments like 36% revenue share for states and shifting solid minerals from the exclusive list to enable local exploitation, alongside reviving commodity boards for agro-allied industries. Free (from May 29, 1999) and services (from October 1, 1999) served as anti-poverty tools, boosting enrollment and by 500%, while agricultural subsidies and rural infrastructure like 120 boreholes supported local . Such policies laid groundwork for fiscal , evidenced by surplus generation amid revenue shortfalls, prioritizing long-term stability over short-term .

Infrastructure and Social Initiatives

During his tenure as governor from May 1999 to November 2002, Adebisi Akande prioritized infrastructure rehabilitation across , commissioning over 2,000 projects that encompassed construction, hospital upgrades, school renovations, and initiatives. These efforts focused on restoring facilities neglected during military rule, with specific emphasis on urban and rural networks to enhance connectivity and economic activity. A landmark project was the construction of the Osun State Government Secretariat in , completed as the largest and most advanced state secretariat in southwestern at the time, symbolizing administrative modernization. Akande's administration also improved systems statewide, addressing chronic shortages through borehole installations and pipeline rehabilitations, which benefited rural communities disproportionately affected by prior infrastructural decay. On the social front, Akande implemented policies, eliminating tuition fees for primary and secondary students to boost enrollment and access, alongside renovating hundreds of schools to upgrade learning environments. In healthcare, his government introduced free medical services at public facilities, coupled with hospital rehabilitations that expanded bed capacity and equipment availability, aiming to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for low-income residents. These initiatives were funded through fiscal prudence, including contractor vetting and reforms to curb waste, reflecting a commitment to equitable resource allocation despite limited state revenues.

Political Conflicts and Impeachment Saga

During Akande's tenure, political tensions arose primarily from his stringent fiscal policies, which prioritized debt reduction and over expansive spending, clashing with expectations among some assembly members and political allies for greater and project . These measures, including slashing proposed sums and rejecting variations to curb waste, alienated legislators who viewed them as obstructive to development initiatives. The conflicts culminated in an impeachment attempt against Akande on November 1, 2000, when 21 of the 26 members of the House of Assembly signed and served a notice citing 22 allegations, including violations of constitutional provisions such as acting on interim audit reports under section 125(2). The move followed disputes over salary arrears and state expenditure, with lawmakers demanding Akande's removal to "move the state forward," though the bid collapsed amid pandemonium in the assembly and external pressures, including reported mob violence against anti- legislators. Escalating factionalism, particularly with Deputy Governor , fueled further instability; Omisore's alleged insubordination and conflicting interests, including opposition to Akande's decisions on contracts and local government matters like the area office, deepened the rift. In December 2002, the assembly, now aligned against Omisore, impeached him on charges of breach of oath and , a process Akande supported as necessary to restore governance discipline amid broader power struggles. This episode highlighted ideological divides within the Alliance for Democracy party, with Akande's progressive restraint pitted against demands for looser fiscal controls, ultimately weakening the administration ahead of the 2003 elections.

National Political Involvement

Interim Chairmanship of APC

Chief Adebisi Akande was appointed interim national chairman of the (APC) on June 25, 2013, shortly after the party's formation through the merger of opposition groups including the Action Congress of Nigeria, , and . His selection reflected his reputation for administrative competence and neutrality, stemming from his prior roles in progressive politics, to stabilize the nascent coalition amid potential factional tensions. During his tenure, Akande focused on establishing the party's foundational structures, including securing formal registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission and integrating membership registers from merging entities, which enrolled over 10 million members by mid-2013. On August 21, 2013, he unveiled the APC's in , emphasizing , measures, and reforms as core principles to differentiate from the ruling People's Democratic Party. Akande's leadership navigated early logistical challenges, such as ward-level congresses to elect executives, while avoiding major internal disputes that could have derailed the merger. This groundwork positioned the for electoral viability, culminating in its first on June 14, 2014, where substantive officers were elected, and Akande handed over to John Odigie-Oyegun as national chairman, concluding his one-year interim role.

Advisory Role and Party Influence

Chief Adebisi Akande has served as a key advisory figure in the () following his tenure as interim national chairman from June 2013 to June 2014, during which he oversaw the party's foundational merger of opposition groups. In this capacity, Akande provided strategic guidance that facilitated the 's early organizational stability, with President crediting his counsel as instrumental to the 2013 merger's success, stating it "might never have come to pass" without such direction. Akande's influence extended to reconciliation efforts within the party, notably as chairman of a 12-member national reconciliation committee appointed by the APC in February 2020 to resolve internal disputes ahead of elections. This role underscored his status as an elder statesman, leveraging his experience to mediate factional tensions and promote unity, a pattern repeated in later appointments such as the National Reconciliation Committee chairmanship by the APC National Working Committee in October 2025. His interventions often emphasized principled governance and anti-corruption, aligning with the party's progressive ideology he helped shape. As a founding leader, Akande's advisory input has shaped APC policy discourse, including public endorsements of administrations like that of former President , whom he described as an "angel in human flesh" for upholding integrity amid challenges. Party leaders, including Tinubu, have repeatedly honored his enduring influence, portraying him as a mentor whose non-partisan counsel reinforces the 's ideological core against internal polarization. This advisory prominence, rooted in his pre-APC roles under , positions Akande as a stabilizing force, though critics within the party have occasionally urged him to avoid actions perceived as divisive in regional .

Later Career and Public Commentary

Elder Statesman Engagements

In his capacity as an elder statesman, Chief Adebisi Akande has mediated internal party conflicts and provided strategic counsel to national leaders. On February 24, 2025, President engaged Akande, along with former Governor and other figures, to facilitate a peace resolution to the leadership crisis in the House of Assembly, where Speaker faced challenges to his position. Tinubu ultimately overruled recommendations from a panel led by Akande to retain Obasa, demonstrating Akande's involvement in high-level reconciliation efforts. Akande has shared insights into threats against the APC's electoral successes, revealing on May 30, 2024, that spiritual incantations and political attempts targeted the prevention of Tinubu's 2023 presidential . He has endorsed Tinubu's administration, stating on January 16, 2025, that its economic reforms possess the expertise and capacity to address Nigeria's fiscal challenges and promote long-term prosperity. Regionally, Akande has intervened in Osun State politics to uphold party discipline. During a March 8, 2025, visit by Governor , he urged adherence to peace and the as prerequisites for effective governance and community cohesion. In July 2025, he rejected speculations of Adeleke's to the ahead of the 2026 elections, insisting that Adeleke should demonstrate his popularity through electoral contests rather than opportunistic shifts. Looking toward national elections, Akande cautioned against anti- coalitions for 2027, asserting that rejecting the party would fail to resolve systemic issues and risk reinstating inefficient Peoples Democratic Party rule. His influence persists in party mobilization, as evidenced by Osun West stakeholders' January 16, 2025, appeal for his endorsement of their gubernatorial candidates, citing his reputation for fairness.

Recent Statements on Governance and Corruption

In January 2024, Akande warned that Nigeria's next generation of politicians would be more corrupt than the current one, attributing this to the pervasive influence of corrupt practices observed in contemporary leadership and the lack of severe penalties for misconduct. He emphasized during a speech on moral rectitude in governance that allowing "vagabonds" into political parties undermines ethical standards, stating, "We are in a Nigeria where everybody is more corrupt. Corruption is on everybody's mind." Akande attributed the persistent challenge of combating to a widespread "" among citizens, arguing that successive administrations have failed because the societal foundation enabling graft remains unaddressed. In the same period, he critiqued the 1999 Constitution for inherently fostering corrupt practices and criminality in governance, asserting it cannot be effectively amended to resolve these flaws. By January 2025, Akande expressed support for President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, describing them as deliberate efforts to eliminate entrenched , inefficiency, and poor inherited from prior regimes. He maintained that these policies, despite short-term hardships, target systemic issues like fiscal indiscipline and would yield long-term benefits in restoring accountability.

Personal Life and Legacy

Family and Philanthropy

Chief Adebisi Akande was born on January 16, 1939, in Ila-Orangun, , , to Pa Lawani Bamgbose Akande, a grandson of Pa Ladimeji, one of the generals in the Yoruba inter-city wars. He married Omowunmi Akande (née Adeleke) in December 1966, a union that lasted until her death on July 11, 2017, at age 73 after 51 years of marriage. The couple had five children, including daughters Temitope Ilori, appointed director-general of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS in March 2024, and Wuraola, whose wedding occurred in in June 2017. Akande's family experienced losses, such as the death of son-in-law Oyedele Akintola on July 5, 2024. Akande has engaged in philanthropy primarily through the Adebisi Akande Foundation, established to support , particularly in fields. In August 2024, as of the , he directed all entitlements and benefits owed to him to fund scholarships for indigent students pursuing courses, with the foundation augmenting allowances for . The foundation awarded scholarships to six outstanding 200-level students at the in 2025 for academic excellence. It was formally unveiled during his 85th birthday celebration in on January 16, 2024, emphasizing long-term educational support.

Publications and Ideological Stance

Chief Adebisi Akande has authored numerous works, including monographs, essays, and an , focusing on Nigerian , , and . His ninth book, My Participations: An Autobiography, published in 2021 by Gaskia Media Limited, spans 560 pages and chronicles his over five-decade political career, from early involvement in opposition movements to leadership roles in parties like the Alliance for Democracy (AD) and the (APC). The memoir emphasizes personal integrity amid political challenges, including his tenure as governor from May 29, 1999, to November 2002. Earlier publications include The Obstacle to Peace in Nigeria (2003), a 37-page critiquing structural barriers to national stability, such as ethnic divisions and failures. Akande has also written on , as in Osun Election 2003, detailing disputes during his re-election bid, and , advocating for of powers to address 's federal imbalances. Other titles, such as Achieving in : Myths and Realities and Followership and in , explore practical hurdles to effective administration, including the role of citizens in accountability. In total, he has produced at least 19 works, with 10 monographs on themes like sovereign national conferences and state viability. Akande's ideological stance aligns with progressive , prioritizing measures, merit-based , and fiscal prudence over expansive state intervention. He has consistently advocated merging unviable states to enhance , arguing that only a few, like , generate sufficient revenue independently. In his writings and public positions, he critiques centralized power as an obstacle to peace, favoring to empower regions while maintaining national unity—though critics note a shift away from strong advocacy post-2015, when his party assumed federal control. Akande emphasizes ideological discipline within parties like the , viewing compromise on core principles as a threat to reform, and portrays leadership as ascetic service rather than power accumulation. His works underscore a first-hand realism derived from opposition struggles against military rule and the People's Democratic Party (PDP), rejecting opportunistic alliances in favor of principled participation.

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