Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, said he received the news of the death of Mohammed Fawehinmi, the first son of the late legal luminary and human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi, with grief and disbelief.
Akeredolu in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Richard Olatunde on Thursday in Akure described Fawehinmi’s death as a big blow to the Sunshine State, the legal profession and the civil society movement in the country.
“Undoubtedly, this is a personal loss not just to our state, but also to myself. As a learned colleague, Mohammed Fawehinmi was a great lawyer. He was a voice for so many people. He was committed to a just and fair society.
“Truly, MO’s urbane character was alluring. He may not have been seen by all, but to those who had reasons to relate and work closely with him, he represented strong voice and character, compassion and strength.
“MO carved a niche for himself, despite his father’s fame and records; he walked his path and allowed the trajectory of life to mould him for inexorable service to his fatherland, he was a dependable and dogged fighter,” Akeredolu said.
Akeredolu, while commiserating with the people of the state, particularly, Ondo Kingdom, says Fawehinmi will be sorely missed by many.
He commiserated with the immediate family as well as friends and associates of the departed learned brother over this shocking development praying that may God grant all the strength to bear theloss and may the departed soul find eternal rest in the bosom of the Lord.
Fawehinmi, aged 52 reportedly died on Wednesday following complaints of difficulty in breathing, was rushed to the hospital but died afterwards.