Eminent Nigerians on Wednesday in Lagos poured encomiums the late Mohammed Fawehinmi, the eldest son of the late legal icon and activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, at the celebrate his life and times by friends and families at a service of song.
Mohammed’s siblings, families, classmates, colleagues and friends, including human rights lawyer, Femi Falana; Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; Ogun State former governor, Ibikunle Amosun; Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo; and ex legislator Musiliu Obanikoro among others were present at the event, which held at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral Church, Ikeja GRA.
There were also human rights activists, representatives of pro-democracy groups, trade unionists and members of various social groups.
Falana described the deceased as a missing piece in the struggle for Nigeria’s redemption, saying: “We shall miss our Mo in the struggle for the redemption of Nigeria. Sun re o.”
Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Chief Gani Adams, described Mohammed’s death as a regrettable loss at a critical period for the nation.
He said: “It is highly regrettable that we lost you when our country needed you most. Mohammed, may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” he said.
Keyamo said: “My brother, Mo, we will sorely miss you.”
The senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Ibikunle Amosun, also condoled with the Fawehinmi family.
“So sad you had to leave us soon. May the Almighty God console your mum, siblings and the entire Gani Fawehinmi family,” the former Ogun State governor stated.
A former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Musiliu Obanikoro, said, “May Allah grant deep fortitude to the family to bear the irreparable loss.”
The service was part of the funeral activities lined up to celebrate the life of the late lawyer and human rights activist, who was generally described by activists as a “worthy son of his father.”
Mohammed died on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, of COVID-19-related complications in a Lagos hospital at the age of 52.
