President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ms Ayo Obe, a veteran human rights activist and lawyer, on her 70th birthday on Saturday, May 25, 2025.
Ayo Obe, a renowned pro-democracy activist, was, at different times, head of the Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, Nigeria Transition Monitoring Group, Member Police Service Commission and between 2006- 2009, headed the Democratic Institute, Abuja Elections Programme.
President Tinubu, according to his media aide, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, commended the legal practitioner for her consistent demonstration of patriotism and humanism, attributes that he said had defined her life of service and struggle for a just and better society.
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“Your life of commitment, versatility and diligence in service, exemplified by your years of struggle against injustice and human rights abuse, culminating in your joining like-minded citizens to challenge military dictatorship during the nation’s dark days, even at the risk of your safety and liberty, is highly appreciated.
“I remember with pride your contribution to the enthronement of democracy, and today, we are committed to its growth and strengthening,” President Tinubu stated.
The president prayed that God Almighty would continue to grant her good health and sound mind so that she could continue to serve the nation through her advocacy for a better society and humanity.
