Tunde Bakare recalls early legal victory under Gani Fawehinmi
Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, shared his experience of starting his legal career under the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi. Speaking at the Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture 2026, he recounted winning his first Court of Appeal case just 21 days after being called to the Bar. The event, organised by the Ikeja Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, honoured Fawehinmi's legacy. Bakare highlighted the values of diligence and excellence he learned from his mentor.
What we know
- Tunde Bakare began his legal practice under Chief Gani Fawehinmi, a renowned human rights activist and lawyer.
- At the Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture 2026, Bakare recalled winning an appeal 21 days after becoming a lawyer.
- The event marked the 22nd anniversary of ‘Fawehinmiism’ and was held at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja.
- Bakare emphasized the importance of diligence and integrity in the legal profession, urging lawyers to uphold these values.
- Other speakers, including Mazi Afam Osigwe and Adeniyi Quadri, also praised Fawehinmi's legacy and called for reforms in the judiciary.
