Prince Ajibola’s Demise, a Global loss- Adebutu

Honorable Oladipupo Adebutu, a former member of the Nigerian House of Representatives and Gubernatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State has expressed his condolences to the Ajibola family following the demise of Prince Abdul-Jabbar Bola Ajibola in the early hours of Sunday, 9th April, 2033 after a brief illness, describing it as a global loss.

The condolence message to the family signed by the Director of Media, Ladi Adebutu/Akinlade Campaign Organisation, Afolabi Orekoya, read that “the giant strides of Prince Ajibola in the legal, education and humanity in Nigeria and in the global spheres cannot be underemphasized as he had contributed immensely to the legal profession, international justice and academics”.

The statement said further that Prince Bola Ajibola’s “outstanding contributions to the legal profession, diplomacy, and international justice were notable and deserves every accolades.

Adebutu expressed his sadness to the rude shock of the news of Ajibola’s death, saying “the news of Prince Bola Ajibola’s death is a great loss, not just to his family and Nigeria but to the entire world as a whole.”

“Baba Ajibola will always be remembered as an icon of Law and Judicature, an embodiment of both the Bar and the Bench, a cerebral academia, who has impacted greatly to nation building with unbendable principles in all endeavours” Adebutu added.

“Baba’s distinguished impacts in national and international communities as a former Judge of the International Court of Justice, former Attorney General and the Minister of Justice in Nigeria will forever be remembered”.

“We take solace in the precious memories and legacies of Prince Ajibola while expressing sympathy and support for family during this difficult time”.

Adebutu further said, “My heartfelt condolences go out to the Ajibola family. Losing a loved one is never easy, and I know that Prince Bola Ajibola’s passing will leave a great void in their lives. I pray that God will grant them the strength and comfort they need to get through this difficult time.”

Prince Bola Ajibola was a renowned Lawyer, Jurist, and Diplomat who served as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Nigeria from 1985 to 1991. He also served as a Judge of the International Court of Justice from 1991 to 1994, and as the President of the Court from 1994 to 1997. He was founder Crescent University Abeokuta.

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