Late Harry Akande Wanted To Contest For President In 2023 - YCE- Chief Harry Akande, who died on Saturday, December 5, was planning to contest the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria - The disclosure was made by the Yoruba Council of Elders which said Akande was making plans to return to politics - The prominent Nigerian billionaire has been described as a philanthropist while he was alive PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! If there is one thing Harry Akande, the billionaire who died some days ago wanted in his lifetime, it was to contest the presidential election in 2023, the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has said. He did not achieve this. He died on Saturday, December 5, at the age of 77. The YCE made the disclosure when its members paid tributes to him, according to a report by The Punch. In a condolence message by the secretary-general of the YCE, Dr Kunle Olajide, the organisation described the late Akande as a man who wanted sought to contest for the election. Read also African politician who is named after popular and 'feared' German leader Adolf Hitler wins election in this country (photo) Yhe association also described Akande as a passionate and patriotic Nigerian who had the belief that the country had what it takes to be great. The association said: Olajide noted that the late Akande was also a philanthropist and devoted family man. Legit.ng earlier reported that Chief Akande died in the early hours of Saturday, December 5, after a brief illness. The newspaper reports that Akande's death was announced in a statement released by Olumide Akande on behalf of the family. Read also Insecurity: House of Reps reveals what will happen when Buhari honours invitation Legit.ng learnt that Akande was reputed to be one of the richest men in Nigeria and he was the chairman of Akande International Corporation (AIC) and Agba Oye of Ibadanland. The deceased was also a one-time presidential aspirant on the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) platform. 3 Nigerians who shone brightly at the US elections | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Chief Harry Akande, who died on Saturday, December 5, was planning to contest the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria - The disclosure was made by the Yoruba Council of Elders which said Akande was making plans to return to politics - The prominent Nigerian billionaire has been described as a philanthropist while he was alive PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng “His love for his country was the motivating factor for his entry into partisan politics which made him contest the presidential election unsuccessfully in 2007. “He did not give up on the possibility of throwing his hat into the ring for the 2023 presidential election. He was convinced in his lifetime that Nigeria has all it takes to truly be the giant of Africa thereby taking his rightful position as a leading country in the world."