Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has commiserated with
families of the late famous lawyer and politician, Dr. Tunji
Braithwaite, as well as the late first Governor of Delta State, Olorogun
Felix Ibru.
The governor, who spoke when he visited the Lagos residence of the
founder of the defunct Nigeria Advance Party (NAP) and was received by
his widow, Grace, said “despite Braithwaite’s parentage and affluence,
he decided to identify with the struggles of the Nigerian masses.”
Amosun, who praised Braithwaite’s “steadfast and determined”
disposition to life, promised that his government would continue with
the legacies left behind by the politician.
Also speaking when he paid a condolence visit to the wife of the late
Ibru, Chief (Mrs.) Matilda Ibru, Amosun stated that he would be
remembered as an easy going man, who in his days at the Senate
influenced many positively.
Also, the Christian Elders Forum (CEF), a non-profit organisation,
has described the late elder statesman a firm believer that politics
must be based on the fear of God.
In a condolence message jointly issued by co-founding members of CEF,
Rev. Dr. Moses Iloh and Elder Moses Ihonde, the body said Braithwaite
had spent a lot of his time praying for the country.
According to the group: “Braithwaite, the only known Nigerian who
holds corruption and the corrupt in utter disdain, is not dead. He
sleeps and wakes as one among whom the Lord gave power to be called a
Son of God. We bear testimony that he is regenerated and at peace.
Besides, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, said he (Braithwaite) was old but
then we never expected him to go this soon. We lost another titan
because he was somebody who will always speak his mind even when it is
not convenient for him.
Chief (Mrs.) Nike Akande (left) and Jimi Agbaje with Omowunmi and Ebun, daughters of the late Tunji Braithwaite.
Also, extolling the virtues of the late lawyer, former Minister
Commerce and Industry, Chief (Mrs.) Nike Akande, said they were both at
the 2014 National Conference “and honestly, Dr. Braithwaite performed
excellently in his conduct and manner of argument. We will miss him.
In the same vein, former Chief Judge of Lagos State, Mrs. Ayo
Philips, described him as one of the honest elders with integrity that
the country will miss.According to her: “Dr. Braithwaite was a senior
colleague on the Bench and he was very inspirational.
Elder Tayo Soyode, father of the wife of the Vice President, Dolapo
Osinbajo, described the death of Dr. Braithwaite as a big blow because
“he wasn’t ill before his demise. He was always a gentle man. We met in
1978 when Chief Obafemi Awolowo was trying to form the defunct Unity
Party of Nigeria (UPN). He was with us but then he changed and formed
National Advance Party (NAP).”
In his condolence message, human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana,
described Dr. Braithwaite as a great Nigerian, principled and a
consistent fighter for fairness and justice.
According to him: “Unlike many top lawyers, Dr. Braithwaite
throughout the 55 years of his legal practice was never found wanting or
at anytime accused of cutting corners.”
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