Afenifere mourns late Braithwaite

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Monday mourned the demise of Dr Tunji Braithwaite at the age of 82, describing him as an iconoclastic political leader and social activist. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Yinka Odumakin, National Publicity Secretary of the group, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The statement said that the deceased was known for his principled stance on national issues and consistent defence of the rights of the oppressed people of Nigeria throughout his lifetime. “His last major outing was his membership of the 2014 National Conference where he stoutly canvassed a confederal arrangement as the best constitutional order for Nigeria. “His death has brought a closure to a rich era of political sagacity and social crusading. “He would always be remembered for his consistency, tenacity and intellectual fecundity. “It is our prayer that God Almighty will protect the family he has left behind. “May his great soul rest in perfect peace,” it stated. (NAN)