Bisi Akande
Chief Bisi Akande is a prominent Nigerian politician and the former governor of Osun State. He is known for his role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has been a key figure in Nigerian politics. Recently, he made headlines by alleging that the #EndSARS movement was a conspiracy against Bola Tinubu, claiming that it was financed by 'Obi-dients' from America.
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Chief Bisi Akande participated in meetings with Buhari alongside Lai Mohammed.
Why Buhari appointed Lai Mohammed as minister in 2015
Nigeria· 2026-01-11
Oyintiloye commended Chief Bisi Akande for his guidance and commitment towards a successful primary for the Osun APC.
Oyebamiji’s emergence right step towards APC victory in Osun – ChieftainNigeria· 2025-12-14
Chief Bisi Akande was referenced in relation to Governor Adeleke's visit regarding the defection.
Adeleke dismisses APC failed defection claimNigeria· 2025-05-03
Chief Bisi Akande was mentioned as a mediator in political crises.
State of emergency in Rivers: Tinubu goofed!Nigeria· 2025-03-26
El-Rufai consults Bisi Akande before making his political decisions.
I informed Buhari before dumping APCNigeria· 2025-03-13
The panel, led by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, had advised that Obasa should step down after being reinstated.
Tinubu overrules Akande panel, backs Obasa to remain Lagos SpeakerNigeria· 2025-03-13
Bisi Akande, a former governor, prevailed on Meranda to step down for Obasa to return.
As Obasa returns to Lagos AssemblyNigeria· 2025-03-07
Bisi Akande is a former governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress.
Lawmakers adamant as Obasa pushes for clerk’s reinstatementNigeria· 2025-03-05
Former governor of Osun State, Pa Bisi Akande, was involved in the mediation efforts.
Political conundrum in Rivers and Lagos statesNigeria· 2025-03-05
Bisi Akande is the former interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress who met with Governor Adeleke regarding the local government dispute.
APC fumes as Adeleke meets Akande over Osun LG crisisNigeria· 2025-03-05
Ex-governor Bisi Akande met with Governor Adeleke to discuss local government control issues in Osun State.
APC, PDP trade words over Adeleke, Akande’s meeting – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-03-04Chief Bisi Akande led the panel that intervened in the leadership crisis of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
How Akande-led panel forced Meranda out, reinstated ObasaNigeria· 2025-03-04
Chief Bisi Akande is a key chieftain of the All Progressives Congress involved in the mediation of the Lagos Assembly crisis.
Lagos Assembly sinks deeper into crisisNigeria· 2025-03-03
Bisi Akande is a former governor involved in discussions regarding the leadership crisis in the Lagos State Assembly.
Battle shifts to court as Assembly, Obasa face-off defies resolutionNigeria· 2025-03-01
Chief Bisi Akande was one of the key chieftains involved in the intervention regarding the Assembly crisis.
Obasa returns as Akande, Osoba panel’s intervention collapsesNigeria· 2025-02-28
Chief Bisi Akande was involved in meetings to resolve the leadership crisis in Lagos.
Lagos lawmakers reject Obasa, insist Meranda remains speakerNigeria· 2025-02-27
Notably former governors of Osun, Ogun and Lagos states, Chief Bisi Akande had a series of meetings last weekend.
I’ve resumed as Lagos Assembly Speaker, says ObasaNigeria· 2025-02-27Chief Bisi Akande is one of the former governors involved in resolving the leadership crisis.
BREAKING: Obasa storms Lagos AssemblyNigeria· 2025-02-27
Chief Bisi Akande is one of the heavyweights of the All Progressives Congress involved in the intervention regarding Meranda.
Speaker Meranda’s security aides withdrawnNigeria· 2025-02-27Bisi Akande is a former APC National Chairman who was mentioned in the context of the leadership crisis.
APC accounts seized over N8.9bn debts, says GandujeNigeria· 2025-02-27
Bisi Akande is a former governor of Osun State involved in mediating the Lagos Assembly crisis.
Obasa awaiting ruling before returning to Assembly – Lawyer – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-26
The founding National Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, was present.
Tinubu presides over APC caucus meeting – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-25
Bisi Akande is a Chief and former governor involved in mediating the crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists sevenNigeria· 2025-02-25Chief Bisi Akande was present at the meeting aimed at resolving the crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Tinubu engages Akande, Osoba, others on peace missionNigeria· 2025-02-24
Chief Bisi Akande, a former governor of Osun State, was present at the civic reception.
Abiodun reiterates support for armed forcesNigeria· 2025-02-22
Chief Bisi Akande is described as a highly revered leader and a reservoir of invaluable insights.
Oyebanji visits ex-Osun gov Akande, hails his statesmanshipNigeria· 2025-02-22
Bisi Akande alleged that the #EndSARS movement was a conspiracy against his friend, Bola Tinubu.
How “America” became God and Satan in NigeriaNigeria· 2025-02-09
