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Apr 21, 20201 min read

President Buhari Mourns Former Minister of Justice/Attorney General

President Buhari Mourns Former Minister of Justice/Attorney General
Galaxy TV · Local News desk · Lagos

President Buhari Mourns Former Minister of Justice/Attorney General, Chief Richard Akinjide

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President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with government and people of Oyo State over the passing of an illustrious son, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Richard Osuolale Akinjide, SAN.

President Buhari condoles with family members, friends, professional and political associates of the legal icon, who made a remarkable impact on the country as Minister of Education in the First Republic, Minister of Justice and Attorney General in the Second Republic, and member of Judicial Systems Sub-committee of the Constitutional Drafting Committee of 1975-1977.

The President joins the Olubadan of Ibadan Court, Nigerian Bar Association and entire Judiciary in mourning the legal luminary, affirming that he used his rich experience and knowledge in serving the country and humanity.

Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity on media and publicity, Femi Adesina said the President Buhari prays that the almighty God will grant the departed eternal rest, and comfort his family.

 

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