Buhari Mourns Late Attorney General Bola Jibola

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the passing on of former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola, SAN, who died at the age of 89. Ajibola passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, after battling a protracted illness as a result of old age.

Reacting to his demise, President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his condolences to the family of the renowned jurist and the legal community in Nigeria and worldwide. He described Ajibola as a man who used his God-given knowledge, intellect, and talent to advocate for justice, fairness, and equity in all his undertakings within and outside Nigeria.

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Buhari noted that the late Ajibola had risen to the pinnacle of his career, taking his brilliance in law practice to the International Court of Justice at The Hague, where he served meritoriously between 1991 and 1994. He was also the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1999 to 2002.

The Nigerian leader further praised Ajibola’s contributions to the development of Nigeria’s legal system while serving as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice at a critical period in the nation’s history.

Buhari’s message of condolence was also extended to the government and people of Ogun State, Ajibola’s home state.

Ajibola was widely respected in legal circles, having made significant contributions to the development of Nigeria’s legal system. He served as Attorney General and Minister of Justice from 1985 to 1991 and was instrumental in the drafting of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution.

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Ajibola’s death is a significant loss to Nigeria’s legal community and the nation as a whole. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of legal practitioners in Nigeria and beyond.