Tunji Braithwaite: Foundation unveils Akintunde’s book

The Tunji Braithwaite Foundation (TBF) has concluded arrangements for the 10th memorial anniversary of the lawyer, social justice crusader, and politician, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, which takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the Nigerian capital, with the launch of a book by Muyiwa Akintunde.

The book on Braithwaite by Akintunde is among the highlights of the event with President Bola Tinubu as Special Guest of Honour.

Written by a renowned journalist and Public Relations consultant, the literary work expanded on the social justice and human rights crusade of the well-loved legal practitioner, who practised his profession in dogged pursuit of justice, particularly for the vulnerable.

The book highlights that for Braithwaite, who died on March 28, 2016 at 82, “rights and privileges shouldn’t be the prerogative of only the nouveau riche, but must also be available to the plebeian”.

The book, which was conceived by the TBF, captures Braithwaite’s devotion to the cause he truly believed in, a cause he launched through his illustrious legal career, standing in defence of the oppressed without counting the cost.

“His relentless fight on the side of what was just and true resonates in this book. Even in the face of the gun, he never buckled. For him, evil would never triumph with the will and determination to do the right things,” said Akintunde, who is the Publisher of Breezy News, an online newspaper that promotes ethical journalism.

The book is to be reviewed by a Director of the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies, Prof. Anthony Kila, who is a frequent commentator on ARISE News.

Kila provides analysis on politics, economy, and policy, and also discusses leadership, constitutional issues and governance.

The theme of the event is: “Politics with Conscience: Leadership, Responsibility, and the Nigerian Social Contract.”

A former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, will be the Chairman of the event, while the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will be the Chief Host.

Nobel Laureate, Prof, Wole Soyinka, will be a Guest of Honour.