Nathaniel Zaccheaus
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, have condoled with the family of a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola, over the loss of the octogenarian who passed on at midnight on Saturday.
Lawan describes the late elder statesman as an erudite lawyer and international jurist who left bold imprints on the study and practice of Law both in and outside the shores of Nigeria.
The Senate President noted that as a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA), and one time Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the late Ajibola impacted tremendously his legal profession and will not be forgotten.
Lawan commiserated with the people and government of Ogun State and prays to God to grant his gentle soul eternal rest and grant his loved ones the fortitude to bear the great loss.
Also, Kalu, a former governor of Abia State has commiserated with the government and people of Ogun State over the demise of Ajibola.
Extolling his virtues, Kalu stressed that the late jurist was forthright, bold, courageous and patriotic.
He urged leaders at all levels to emulate the outstanding qualities of the late judge.
Kalu also admonished members of the Ajibola family to sustain the good deeds of their late patriarch.
Kalu joined family, friends and associates in mourning the demise of the late elder statesman.
He said, “I condole with the Ajibola family over the passing of their patriarch and Founder, Crescent University, Abeokuta, Prince Bola Ajibola.
“The late judge was a selfless and patriotic statesman with passion for a just and ideal society.
“He was a strong advocate of justice, fairness and equity.
“The late judge used various platforms to advance the cause of the people.
“He will be remembered for his remarkable legacies”.
The former governor prayed to Allah to grant Ajibola al- Jannah Firdaus.
