By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the March 18 election haa mourned the death of former judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, Prince Bola Ajibola.
Prince Ajibola passed on in Abeokuta on Sunday at the age of 89 years.
Atiku in his tribute, which is contained in a statement in Abuja, described the former Attorney-General and the Minister of Justice of Nigeria (1985 – 1991) as a great man of impeccable virtue.
Abubakar said that he was “pained but happy because, being a Muslim, I am certain that Ajibola would himself, have elected to make his passing in the glorious month of Ramadan’’.
According to him, Ajibola would be remembered as a doyen of the law profession and a jurist of note.
“He did the country proud when he served at The International Court of Justice at The Hague, as well as during his years of service as Nigeria’s envoy to the United Kingdom.
“What was spectacular about the late eminent jurist was how his values of forthrightness and candour, which, by the way, is emblematic of his Egba heritage, reflected in all other spheres of his earthly engagements.
“As a diplomat, jurist and educationist, what was consistent about his character was his overwhelming presence of rectitude and forbearance in every of his endeavour.
“Those qualities of his personality are the secret codes to his achievements in life. I am sure that they are qualities that his family and friends will be proud of and immortalise in his memory,’’ Abubakar added.
He stated also that Ajibola was always at peace with his Creator and fellow humans when he was at this side of the divide.
“The legacies of his lifetime should be a beacon that should call younger Nigerians to an exemplary life that he lived,’’ he stressed.
Abubakar condoled with the Ajibola family and the good people and government of Ogun State over the loss of such an illustrious son.
He stated that Nigeria and the entire world would mourn the passing of such great man of impeccable virtues.
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