The Tunji Braithwaite Foundation (TBF) is set to honor the 10th memorial anniversary of Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, legendary lawyer, social justice warrior, and politician, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.
President Bola Tinubu will serve as Special Guest of Honour at this landmark event. A major highlight: the unveiling of a new commemorative book by acclaimed journalist and PR expert Muyiwa Akintunde.
The book dives deep into Braithwaite’s relentless fight for social justice and human rights, spotlighting his fierce dedication to the legal profession and advocacy for the vulnerable.
The book highlights that, for Braithwaite, who died on March 28, 2016 at 82, 'rights and privileges shouldn’t be the prerogative of only the nouveau riche, but must also be available to the plebeian.'
The book, which was conceived by the TBF, captures Braithwaite's devotion to the cause he truly believed in, a cause he launched through his illustrious legal career, standing in defense of the oppressed without counting the cost.
“His relentless fight on the side of what was just and true resonates in this book. Even in the face of the gun, he never buckled. For him, evil would never triumph with the will and determination to do the right things', said Akintunde, who is the Publisher of Breezy News, an online newspaper that promotes ethical journalism.
The book is to be reviewed by a director of the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies, Prof. Anthony Kila, a renowned public affairs analyst. He provides analysis on politics, economy, and policy, and also discusses leadership, constitutional issues and governance.
The event theme is "Politics with Conscience: Leadership, Responsibility, and the Nigerian Social Contract."
A former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande will be the chairman of the event, while Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will be the chief host, while Nobel Laureate, Prof, Wole Soyinka will be a guest of honour.
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