Former Supreme Court Justice, Adolphus Karibi-Whyte Is Dead | CABLE REPORTERS
The former justice of the supreme court of Nigeria is dead.
This was revealed through a condolence message sent from President Muhammadu Buhari.
He wrote:
“President Buhari notes, with deep conviction, that the legal luminary used his knowledge, wisdom, and experience in serving the nation he loved so much, working diligently as a scholar for many years, before transiting to the judiciary, and pursuing his passion of ensuring fairness through the Federal Revenue Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Nigeria,” the statement said.
“The President affirms that Justice Karibi-Whyte played many historic roles in growing Nigeria’s legal system, strengthening democratic institutions and shaping the policy direction of many governments and international agencies, as he served as Chairman, Nigerian Constitutional Conference, 1994-1995, Counterfeit Currency Tribunal, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities, and Judge and Vice-President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia at The Hague.
“The President believes the erudite jurist lived and led by example, set a standard for resourcefulness and patriotism, and brought honor to the country, praying that the almighty God will grant his soul peaceful rest.”
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