BREAKING: Gani Fawehinmi’s son Mohammad is dead

By Bukola Hameed

Mohammed Fawehinmi, son of the late activist-lawyer Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN, died today at the age of 52.

News Live Nigeria gathered that Muhammad complained of breathing difficulties on Wednesday morning following which he was taken to a hospital, but gave up the ghost later on.

Confirming the demise of Muhammad Fawehinmi on his Facebook page, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo said,

“My brother, friend and son of my late boss, Mohammed Fawehinmi, is gone. I am speechless and heartbroken. I just spoke with the eldest daughter Basirat and she confirmed it.

“Mohammed was energetic and very intellectually alert, despite his mishap.

“He kept the flame of his father burning. We will sorely miss him,” Keyamo submitted.

Muhammad obtained an LLB degree from the University of Buckingham, England and was called to Nigerian Bar in 1998. He has had over 20 years experience in the practice of law.

Mr. Fawehinmi was until his death, Head, Mohammed Fawehinmi’s Chambers, Director, Nigerian Law Publications Limited, Director, Books Industries Nigeria Limited and Director, Gani Fawehinmi Library & Gallery Limited.