Hot lawyer and Nigeria’s foremost human rights activist, Chief Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi is dead. The news of the death of the Human Rights crusader hit the Nigerian nation early this morning. Gani, who has been fighting a terminal illness over a period of time has championed human rights activities in Nigeria for decades and led the legal team in most of the nation’s celebrated cases.
gani in black maria
He was said to had died last night. Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi was born in April, 1938, he dedicated his whole life to the defence of human rights and condemnation of all ill government polices, fought the military junta with all that he had.
Here are 20 facts about Gani’s life, background, and travails as an activist.
“The events of Saturday and Sunday the 22nd and 23rd October, 2005 which have thrown the country into mourning should never be allowed to repeat themselves. We do not want another plane crash and if you bring in another wife before you constitutionally quit office on 29th May, 2007, please do not allow her to go for a cosmetic surgery for beautification again. We cannot afford another death of the President’s wife in Aso Rock”. Read full letter.
“The disappearance of Charles Taylor from Nigerian soil is a humiliating disgrace to Nigeria. Obasanjo must explain why this happened.” – Gani Fawehinmi
“There is nothing new in the speech. It is the same old wine in new bottles. It’s a disappointing statement. In fact it is a disastrous speech.” – Gani Fawehinmi
“I’m not surprised at this result, I’m saddened, not surprised. This government will do anything to keep its power by deceiving the people.” – Gani Fawehinmi
“This is incredible. This is fantastic. This gives us hope that something good will begin to happen soon.” – Gani Fawehinmi
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Gani is a rare GEM! Can Nigeria ever get a replacement? NO. What a big lost!! 10 kudos to you even as you sleep never to wake!!! Adieu Gani.
Chief gani is a great man that i will ever live to remember till they kingdom come,is death was a great shocking to me and my family but i pray God should protect those that he has left behind, a great man that always fight for justice
GANI is indeed a great man whom all Nigerians should imitate.I AM COMING UP TO REPLACE HIM
GANI,is an icon.He is the image of a real Nigeria,a man who upheld rule of law.He was afraid of no one.He fought against injustice and corruption.Now that he is gone,WE have to continue from where he stopped so that all he did will not be for nothing
Gani is the pacesetter of Nigerian law law reporting system.He is the true beacon of human rights advocacy and rule of law and not brawn.His soul rests with the greats of history.
he waz alwayz dis crazy person fighting for us and he will be really really missed. he is a legend!!!!!!
Chief Gani fawehinmi, was in deed a great man, that set the right pace for others to follow
Gani, the voiceless voice , to whom is your duty entrusted that you depart so soon? Who w’ll untie the dumb and cripple to enjoy our God-given wisdom and human rights of our land? We are in ruin. Hear this and wipe our tears by raising another you.
Gani was a man of his words.His love 4 his country overshadowed evri fear.He was a man of integrity.He is worth more dan words
Gani was a man of his words.His love 4 his country overshadowed evri fear.He was a man of integrity.He is worth more dan words.
Chief Gani Fawehinmi traced truth through out his entire life. Yet,he is not a poor man. Nigerians let us be sincere. Remember, when you die,you ‘ll be ask to give account of your deeds. God forgive you man
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