Dr Adewale Balogun, another Hero of Nigerian Democracy Goes Home. √√√ Newzspy.

By Olalekan Otun
During the third republic, General Ibrahim Babangida military government conducted elections of civilian governors for the 36 states and followed by the annulled presidential election presumably won by late Bashorun MKO Abiola of SDP over NRC’s late Bashir Tofa. In the ensuing struggle for civilian rule which transversed Generals Babangida, Sanni Abacha and Abdusalami Abubakar regimes, several notable advocates and civil society organizations (CSOs) for the oppresed and democratic struggle emerged, a notable one, Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG) founded by Dr Beko Ransome- Kuti, shone like a bright star.
Late Dr Adewale Balogun, a medical practitioner, served as Executive Director of the CCG from 2006, following the passing of the iconic late Dr Beko Ransome Kuti ( Beko), his close friend, ally and mentor.
Late Dr Balogun was more than a leader in civil society’s struggles, he was a steadfast companion and ally to Beko during the tumultuous years of Nigeria’s pro- democracy struggle against the military governments. Together, with other comrades, late Beko, late Gani Fawehinmi, and other living heroes, most especially the Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, they stood resilient, advocated tirelessly for justice, democracy and human rights. In the aftermath of Beko’s passing, Dr Balogun embraced the mantle of leadership at CCG with unparalleled dedication, and remained a voice for the voiceless, continuously challenging injustice and promoting constitutional and good governance until his transition on November 3, 2024.
Mr Victor Hammond, Chair of the Board of Trustees of CCG wrote that, “Dr Balogun worked faithfully for and with Beko, in life and death, safeguarding his friend’s legacy with unwavering resolve”.
Born on September 5, 1955 to the late Chief Owolabi Alli and Anjorin Balogun at Lagos Island, Lagos State,
late Dr Balogun spent his childhood years in Ikoyi Lagos and completed his elementary education at St George’s Catholic School, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos.
He commenced his secondary school education in 1965, which was concluded with distinction at an institution, now christened the Yaba College of Technology and displayed a sense of tranquility and ingenuity that left his peers and educators in awe.
His excellent performance earned him a scholarship in 1970 to continue his academic prowess and he obtained his A levels certificate from the Federal school of Art and Science, Victoria Island, and later attended the University of Lagos (UNILAG) from 1972, where he meritoriously graduated and bagged a bachelor’s degree in Medicine and surgery.
He worked as a medical practitioner for many years at the Junction Clinic, Mushin where affordable patient-centered healthcare services were rendered. But he was best identified for his work in social activism, with his mentor and ally, the late Dr Beko Ransome Kuti at the Center for Constitutional Governance, the home turf for comrades in the never-ending struggle to make Nigeria great for the common people.
Late Dr Balogun was one of the many patriots who were prepared to sacrifice it all in the battle against military despotism. He made evident and various clandestine contributions to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the various civil rights societies he was affiliated with. His uncanny savvy and prodigious acumen was instrumental in carrying out his duties and responsibilities promptly.
He eventually shifted his attention wholly to the struggle for a better Nigeria, and abandoned medical practice.
His tenure at the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG) touched the lives of many in a personal and professional capacity and provided a platform for a myriad of democratic ideologies to blossom in the hope for a renewed Nigeria.
It was on the business front, I met and related for over a decade with late Dr Wale Balogun, in his position as Country Manager of Afrocet Montgomery Exhibition and Events Limited ( AMEE), a position he also kept in Business and Trade Events Nigeria Limited (BTEN). Before AMEE, he was one of the founding directors of Afrocet Nigeria Limited, the organizers of leading security fair, SECUREX West Africa and printing and packaging exhibition, Propak WA. He was straight forward, transparent in honesty and ethical in his dealings. Our nation no doubt would become a better place if all Nigerians were like him.
Late Dr Adewale Peter Jude Balogun made his transition to eternity on November 3, 2024 at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, leaving behind to cherish his wonderful memories, his wife, children, siblings and the ever growing family as well his comrade friends and colleagues. As his remains is interred on Thursday, January 31, 2025, his legacy will continue to inspire and guide the CSOs to continue the shared pursuit of a better Nigeria.
Aluta continua, both Comrades Slyvester Akhaine and Lanre Arogundade during the day of tributes organized by the Coalition of Civil Societies (CSOs) at UNILAG last Thursday
wrote that Dr Adewale Balogun’s transition is a profound loss, not only to his family, but all men of goodwill who believe in the ideals of justice, freedom and democracy.
Olalekan Otun, the author is the Executive Director, Minds and Brains Media Independent Limited, and teaches media history and journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos.
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