9th April, 2023
By Abiodun Lawal
Governor Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari and the nation’s judiciary on the death of the former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola.
This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, in Abeokuta.
According to the governor, Ajibola’s death is a big loss to the judiciary, adding that his legacies in the judiciary, philanthropy and educational development would never be forgotten.
He described the legal icon’s death as “saddening, devastating and the end of an era.”
Abiodun added that the death of the illustrious son of the state, a celebrated jurist and judicial activist, public intellectual and elder statesman was a severe blow to everyone who knew him.
“Words can not adequately convey my heartfelt sorrow over Papa’s death, for he was a kind and beautiful soul who spread love to all who encountered him.
“He was a jewel of the Law Profession and an accomplished judicial officer of prodigious hue. Baba was a go-getter who delivered on any assignment committed to his hands because of his belief that service should always come first.
“Besides, he was a great religious influencer and philanthropist who established the faith-based Crescent University in his hometown, Abeokuta.
“On behalf of the government and people of Ogun State, I commiserate with the immediate family of the deceased on this very huge loss. May the Almighty Allah grant the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Abiodun said.
Ajibola passed on early Sunday at the age of 89.
NAN