Tunji Braithwaite and Fela Anikulapo Kuti, 1977. In February 1977, Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti instructed Tunji Braithwaite to represent the family and get Beko and Fela out of detention as well as take legal steps to redress the barbaric acts of the Obasanjo-led military junta. He fought the case through the High Court to the Supreme Court, leading a few other courageous and well-known lawyers. These were Mr. Alao Aka-Bashorun, Dr. Olu Onogoruwa, Oba Ayodele Kale, Mr. Tunde Sanu and Mr. Femi Delumo. This case was significant in entrenching the fundamental rights law in Nigeria. Source. Tunji Braithwaite.
(SOURCE: nigeria nostalgia project)
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