Gani Fawehinmi’s legal battles opened Nigeria’s political space, says Uba Sani
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- Uba Sani said Gani Fawehinmi’s legal battles helped open Nigeria’s political space.
- Sani portrayed Fawehinmi as a committed pan-Nigerian who linked national progress to the development of all parts of the country.
Gani Fawehinmi’s legal battles did more than challenge restrictions on political freedom, according to Uba Sani. They helped open Nigeria’s political space.
Sani described the late Fawehinmi as more than a campaigner. He called him a committed pan-Nigerian who believed Nigeria could progress only if every part of the country developed.
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