-April 21,2020, news/comments
ABUJA-Extolling one of the Nigerian finest legal luminaries, a former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General , Chief Richard Akinjide, SAN, who passed on earlier today at the age of 89, is Chief (Dr) Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and constitutional Lawyer, who said, that Nigeria has lost a valuable personality. In his tribute sent to Afrikanwatch Network this evening, Ozekhome described the late legal icon as an upright and just lawyer, who understood the tactics of the law. His words:
“I join millions of Nigerians across the world to mourn Chief Richard Akinjide, SAN, a legal colosus, quintessential jurisprudential cum theorist. A very brilliant Constitutional lawyer and political titan. He was once at home with friends as he was with enemies. Chief Akinjide drew legal and political punches and took same in equal or more measure. Nigerians will never forget his creative interpretation of constitutional provision of 12 -2/3 in ushering in the government of Alhaji Shehu Shagari”
Ozekhome further noted that he was with the former Attorney-General at the 2014 National Conference where his vast intellect, gargantuan experience and deep knowledge of the law and politics easily played out. .”As Attorney General under Shagari, ensured some relief to those sentenced to death by execution. He was a complete Bar man, astute political strategist, and uncommon forensic Advocate. May his patriotic Nigerian soul rest in peace, he added
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