Tinubu hails human rights icon, Ayo Obe, on 70th birthday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to renowned human rights activist and lawyer, Ms. Ayo Obe, on the occasion of her 70th birthday, paying glowing tribute to her legacy of courageous activism and national service.
In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Ms. Obe for her lifelong commitment to justice, democratic ideals, and the defense of civil liberties.
“Ayo Obe’s life of commitment, versatility and diligence in service, exemplified by her years of struggle against injustice and human rights abuse, is highly appreciated.
“I remember with pride your contribution to the enthronement of democracy, and today, we are committed to its growth and strengthening”, the President noted.
Tinubu recalled Ms. Obe’s courageous role in Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement, particularly during the nation’s military era, commending her for standing firm with like-minded citizens to challenge dictatorship at great personal risk.
A central figure in Nigeria’s civic advocacy landscape, Ms. Obe has served as head of several influential organizations, including the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) and the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG).
She was also a member of the Police Service Commission and led the Democratic Institute Abuja’s Elections Programme between 2006 and 2009.
Throughout her career, Ms. Obe has remained a formidable voice for accountability, electoral integrity, and human rights in Nigeria and across the continent.
The President described her as a patriot whose humanism and integrity have inspired generations of activists and legal practitioners.