Prof Ozekhome, SAN Receives ‘Defender of Democracy Award’ at Midwest Achievers Award

L-R: Prince Clement Agba (former Minister of State, Budget); HRM Oba Dokun Thompson Gureje IV, the Oloni of Eti-Oni,Osun State; and his wife, Queen Angelique-Monet Gureje Thompson; Publisher of Midwest Herald, ace journalist and political activist, Orobosa Omo-Ojo JP; his daughter, Dr Owen Omo-Ojo (Director of Organization of Midwest Achievers Award) and HE, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu.
By Reporter
It was glitz and glamour when Legal luminary and foremost Human Rights activist, Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, on Wednesday 12th March, 2025, received the 2024 Midwest Herald’s “DEFENDER OF DEMOCRACY AWARD” at a colourful Midwest Herald Achievers Award ceremony held in Benin City, Edo State.

Tagged “Legends and Heroes”, the event attracted dignitaries from far and wide who came to witnrss the investiture of the 2024 winners.
At the event, Prof Ozekhome also presented the keynote address titled: “Has Democracy led to Good Governance in Nigeria?”