The family of late Gani Fawehinmi would accept the latest attempt by the Nigerian government to honour the iconic rights activist for his pro-citizens advocacy and other legacies of bravery, PREMIUM TIMES can report.

Mohammed Fawehinmi, the first son of the late activist, told PREMIUM TIMES in the family’s first statement since the announcement that they would accept the GCON because it truly honoured the memory of Mr Fawehinmi.
Mr Fawehinmi said the association of Mr Abiola with the latest offer made it difficult to reject like the previous ones.

“Accepting the award is a fuller affirmation of the commitment” of the late Mr Fawehinmi, his son said.

“The award is coming at the same time as the recognition of Abiola as the winner of the June 12 election,” he added.