APC chieftain urges 2027 aspirants to emulate Akande’s Awoist ideals

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ila-Orangun Federal Constituency, Hon. Adeniyi Ismail Oluwatosin, has urged aspirants for political offices ahead of the 2027 general election in Osun State to model their ambitions on Chief Bisi Akande’s Awoist ideals of service, integrity, and people-centred governance.

He cautioned against propaganda, populism, and what he described as empty political rhetoric.

Adeniyi, a House of Representatives hopeful, spoke shortly after a meeting with Akande, describing the former governor as his political mentor for decades. 

He identified integrity and service as the defining pillars of his political journey, stating that Akande remained his foremost influence and moral compass in politics.

According to him, Akande represents the finest ideals of the Awoist school of politics, where public office is seen as a call to service, accountability, and people-centred governance. He said the former governor symbolises discipline, principle, and selfless leadership.

He added that true leadership is measured by impact, not noise, and by principles rather than populism, noting that these lessons continue to shape his approach to public service.

The APC chieftain described Akande as his political father, explaining that the relationship is rooted not in blood ties but in shared values and ideological alignment.

He stressed that Osun State needs leaders committed to building, protecting, and advancing legacies, rather than merely occupying positions, while reaffirming his commitment to progressive values, including fairness, inclusiveness, development, and service above self.

“I will never betray the trust of the people and I will remain committed to representing their voice faithfully and serving with all my strength.”