Tinubu highlights virtues of late ex-ICPC boss

President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the Ayoola family of Ilesha, Osun State, over the passing of Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola.

The late Ayoola was a retired justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and former Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Justice Ayoola had an illustrious career as a lawyer and judicial officer, serving as Justice of the Court of Appeal of the Gambia from 1980 to 1983; Chief Justice of the Gambia from 1983 to 1992; President of the Court of Appeals of Seychelles, and Justice of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria from 1992 to 1998.

Tinubu mourned the late jurist, yet extolled his dedication to the service of the nation, his renowned integrity, and courage to act in the interest of justice.

He also commiserated with the associates of the deceased and members of the Nigerian judicial society over the loss.

Tinubu said that Justice Ayoola would always be remembered for his rare principles, discipline, brilliance, and impeccable jurisprudential knowledge.

He prayed for the repose of the soul of the elder statesman and solace to his family.