Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described as “a great loss,” the death of Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, foremost lawyer, political activist and founder of the Nigerian Advance Party (NAP).

Dr. Braithwaite died today in Lagos after a brief illness, aged 82.

Reacting to news of the death of the former presidential candidate, Governor Amosun said: “He will be remembered, not just for his contributions to the legal profession, but also to the development of democratic ethos in Nigeria.”

The Ogun State Governor recalled how Dr. Braithwaite founded NAP in 1983 and over the years remained faithful to the Nigerian cause through his words and deeds.

Senator Amosun in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant (Media), Adejuwon Soyinka, said Dr. Braithwaite’s contribution to national discourse and political development will be greatly missed.

He commiserated with the Braithwaite family while praying that God grant them the strength to bear the irreparable loss.

“We can only take solace in the fact that Dr. Braithwaite lived a purposeful, impactful and successful life,” Governor Amosun said.

•Photo shows late Tunji Braithwaite.