The Billionaire’s son, Olumide Akande has annouced the passing away of his father, a businessman-cum-politician, Chief Harry Ayoade Akande died at the age of 77 years.
In a statement signed by his son, Olumide, he said the died in the
early hours of Saturday.
The statement reads in part, “In the early hours of Saturday
December 5, 2020, our patriarch Chief Harry Ayodele Akande passed away
following a brief illness. Chief Harry Akande was an astute businessman of
international repute whose legacy and influence cut across continents.
“But by far his greatest passion was for a better Nigeria that
guaranteed equity and justice for all. It is our fervent hope that this will be
a reality in the not too distant future.
His passing is a huge shock to his
immediate & extended family, friends & associates. We are all grappling
to make some sense of it.
As we seek the repose of his gentle
soul, we ask you to in turn to uphold us in your prayers while we pass through
this very turbulent period of our lives occasioned by the loss of someone as
dear as him.”
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