ThrowBack Thursday: Gani Fawehinmi – A Defender Of Human Rights
Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi was born on 22nd April 1938 to Saheed and Munirat Fawehinmi of Ondo, in Ondo State. Gani had his early education at Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Ondo from 1947 to 1953 and Victory College, Ikare for his secondary school education from 1954 to 1958. Read more about Throwback Thursday Gani’s passion for human […]
Why A June 12 Democracy Day Is Important Now
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday announced that Chief MKO Abiola has been posthumously awarded the highest national honour (GCFR), and late human rights lawyer and activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi SAN, conferred with a GCON. Dear Nigerians, I am delighted to announce that, after due consultations, the Federal Govt has decided that henceforth, June 12 will be […]