I was inspired by Braithwaite’s legacies to work for the masses – Ambode

– Governor Akinwunmi Ambode  eulogized the life and times of late Dr. Tunji Braithwaite

– Ambode said he was a beneficiary of the kindness of the Braithwaite family

–  The governor said he had always been fascinated about his disposition towards the masses 

Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (left), with wife of the deceased, Dr. (Mrs.) Grace Braithwaite (2nd right); Son, Dr. Olumide Braithwaite (right) and Daughter, Mrs. Ebunolu Adeosun (3rd right) during the Funeral Service for Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, at the Reverend Braithwaite Memorial Church, Papa Epe, Lagos, on Thursday, April 28

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state on Thursday, April 28, eulogized the life and times of the late activist and foremost lawyer, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, saying he had always been fascinated about his disposition towards the masses and the people of Nigeria.

Ambode, who spoke at the burial service, held in honour of late Braithwaite at Reverend Braithwaite Memorial Anglican Church, Papa Epe, said he was a beneficiary of the kindness of the Braithwaite family.

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He said: “I never thought I would ever be a politician but I have always been very excited about the things he used to propagate and it appears that I have a personal connect around the issues that relate to people and to the masses and that is why we decided, on behalf of the good people of Lagos, that we must honour this very good man and to also immortalize him in a way that people can come to understand those who actually stood for true democracy and also fought for the masses but they never had the chance to do what it is that I have a chance to replicate.”

Lagos state governor with wife of the deceased, Dr. (Mrs.) Grace Braithwaite (2nd right); Son, Dr. Olumide Braithwaite (right) and Daughter, Mrs. Ebunolu Adeosun (3rd right)

“I just want to encourage the family because we are celebrating and we know that those yet unborn will read about what Dr. Braithwaite actually stood for. He was a foremost lawyer, statesman and an activist. He spent all his life fighting good causes especially for the common man.

He fought for what he believed in and he had strong conviction to be the voice of the voiceless and whatever it is that we are advocating as change today has actually been manifested from all the things he had preached about.

 

 

Akinwunmi Ambode (right), exchanging pleasantries with Senator Ben Obi (left) while deputy governor of Ogun state, Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga (middle) watches with admiration during the funeral service for Dr. Tunji Braithwaite

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“He was consistent and persistent in the fight to enthrone better society for all Nigerians. He was deeply religious and this church is one of his contributions. He has left good footprints on the sand of time for us, including myself to follow and his efforts will never be in vain, may his soul rest in perfect peace” the governor said.

The governor also recalled how the late activist started the campaign for positive change and egalitarian society long before the advent of the current administration which is known for its change mantra.

Ambode had earlier described the Braithwaite’s death as a great loss to both the state and the nation.  

He said: “He was very consistent in fighting for what he believed was right and fair to every human regardless of their ethnic leaning or creed, he was not one to shy away from taking a position that he strongly believed in.”

The late Tunji Braithwaite was survived by his wife Grace, five children and many grandchildren.

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