President, governors for legal icon Braithwaite’s memorial
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected at the 10th anniversary remembrance of late legal icon, Dr. Olatunji Akintunde Braithwaite, scheduled to be held in Abuja. The Presidency confirmed receipt of

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected at the 10th anniversary remembrance of late legal icon, Dr. Olatunji Akintunde Braithwaite, scheduled to be held in Abuja.
The Presidency confirmed receipt of the organisers’ invitation.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa confirmed his participation when the late Braithwaite’s son, Olumide, a lawyer, paid and members of the organising committee paid him a courtesy visit.
The memorial event will be held on May 2, 2026, from 12pm to 5pm at the Transcorp Hilton Conference Hall, Abuja.
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The event is organised to commemorate the life and contributions of Dr. Braithwaite, regarded as a prominent figure in Nigeria’s legal and democratic development.
Dignitaries expected at the event include Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; former Osun State Governor Bisi Akande; Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka; and Benedict Hope Uzoma Obi, who will serve as Special Guest of Honour.
A highlight of the programme will be the launch of a biography documenting the life and legacy of the late legal practitioner.
Olumide Braithwaite said the remembrance would provide an opportunity to reflect on the values of justice, democracy and principled leadership.



