Dr Tunji Braithwaite
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the immediate family, friends, professional colleagues and political allies of elder statesman and pro-democracy activist, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, who passed away on Monday.
This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu.
The President said that the passing away of the lawyer, author and politician came at a time that his wisdom, intellectual depth, vast knowledge and experience were sorely needed by the country.
President Buhari recalled the immeasurable contributions of the late sage to the development of democracy, rule of law and human rights in Nigeria.
He, therefore, assured the late activist’s family and friends that the political history of the country would be incomplete without capturing his roles.
The President urged political leaders to emulate the virtues of the founder of the Nigerian Advance Party (NAP) during the Second Republic, who perceived politics as a platform for honest service to the nation rather than an opportunity to make money.
He noted that the elder statesman was quintessentially selfless, patriotic and committed to national development as his passion to serve the people never waned despite not winning in the presidential elections.
The President prayed that the Almighty God would grant his soul eternal rest, and comfort his loved ones.
Similarly, Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Monday mourned the passing away of Dr Tunji Braithwaite at the age of 82, describing him as an iconoclastic political leader and social activist.
This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Yinka Odumakin, National Publicity Secretary of the group, and made available to NAN in Lagos.
The statement said that the deceased was known for his principled stance on national issues and consistent defence of the rights of the oppressed people of Nigeria throughout his lifetime.
“His last major outing was his membership of the 2014 National Conference where he stoutly canvassed a confederal arrangement as the best constitutional order for Nigeria.
“His death has brought a closure to a rich era of political sagacity and social crusading.
“He would always be remembered for his consistency, tenacity and intellectual fecundity.
“It is our prayer that God Almighty will protect the family he has left behind.
“May his great soul rest in perfect peace,” it stated.
Buhari, Afenifere mourn Tunji Braithwaite
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