Gbenro Adesina
The family of Mohammed, the son of Human Rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi has revealed the cause of his death, authoritatively declaring that Mohammed died of Covid-19.
The family made this revelation today in Lagos during a press conference well attended by newsmen.
According to a speech signed by the brother of the deceased, Saheed, the family said, “We are in a position to inform you that our dear brother died from Covid-19 related complications”.
The family urged, “Arising from this, we want to use this opportunity to urge all Nigerians to take necessary precautions to avoid being infected by the deadly disease including but not limited to taking the required doses of Covid-19 vaccine, correctly wearing face masks, regularly sanitising, regularly washing hands with soap and maintaining social distancing amidst crowds.
“We urge the government to step up its public enlightenment on the deadly character of the disease so that many more Nigerians, especially those whose immune system could easily be compromised because of underlying illnesses, can take the safety measures enumerated above.
“Additionally and in line with our late brother’s consistent advocacy, we call on the Federal and state governments to invest more in health care. In particular we urge the government to do all that is necessary to end the ongoing strike by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors”.
As regards burial details of the deceased, the service of songs and the night of tributes would hold between 4 to 7pm in Ikeja on Wednesday August 25, 2021 at the Archbishop Vining Cathedral.
According to the family, the two events would be divided into two halves adding, “The night of tributes will enable friends, associates, partners, comrades, human rights activists, pro-democracy, trade union and socialist groups to pay their tribute”.
“In the morning of Friday August 27, 2021, the remains of our brother would be interred at the Gani Fawehinmi family compound in Ondo Town after a brief funeral service. We welcome those who will like to identify with us during these ceremonies but in view of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic we would ideally appreciate if the crowd is limited”, the family stated.
