Nigerian Businessman, Harry Akande Is Dead

Popular Nigerian businessman, Harry Akande has died at the age of 77.

Akande, a business mogul, and Agba Oye of Ibadanland died on Saturday, 5th December after a brief sickness, Naija News understands.

His death was confirmed in a statement issued by his son, Olumide Akande on behalf of the family.

“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,” the statement noted.

Akande was reputed to be one of the richest men in Nigeria.

He was a one-time presidential aspirant on the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) platform.