Gani Fawehinmi

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:Author
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ogoni_people
gptkbp:advocates_for judicial independence
freedom of speech
anti-corruption measures
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:National_Conscience_Party
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Campaign_for_Democracy
Nigerian Bar Association
Civil Liberties Organization
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Nigerian_National_Order_of_Merit
gptkbp:birth_date April 22, 1932
gptkbp:birth_place Port Harcourt, Nigeria
gptkbp:children gptkb:Bola_Fawehinmi
gptkbp:death_date September 5, 2009
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_London
gptkb:University_of_Ife
gptkbp:fought_in human rights abuses
corruption in government
military dictatorship in Nigeria
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Gani_Fawehinmi_Chambers
gptkb:Gani_Fawehinmi_Foundation
gptkb:National_Conscience_Party
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gani Fawehinmi
gptkbp:influenced Nigerian legal system
human rights movements in Nigeria
political activism in Nigeria
young lawyers in Nigeria
gptkbp:is_known_for defending the rule of law
commitment to justice
advocacy for the oppressed
courage in legal battles
gptkbp:known_for human rights activism
advocacy for human rights
legal battles against military regimes
gptkbp:legacy symbol of resistance
inspiration for activists
champion of democracy
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:notable_work The Law and Practice of the Nigerian Courts
gptkbp:profession gptkb:legislation
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:Author
gptkbp:resides_in gptkb:Lagos,_Nigeria
gptkbp:spouse Ganiyat Fawehinmi