TINUBU MOURNS DEATH OF FORMER JURIST AYOOLA

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with the Ayoola family of Ilesha, Osun State, over the passing of Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola, a retired Supreme Court Justice and former Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Justice Ayoola had a distinguished career, serving in various capacities, including Justice of the Court of Appeal of the Gambia, Chief Justice of the Gambia, President of the Court of Appeals of Seychelles, and Justice of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu extolled Justice Ayoola’s dedication to national service, renowned integrity, and courage in upholding justice.

He commiserated with the deceased’s associates and the judicial society, praising Justice Ayoola’s rare principles, discipline, brilliance, and impeccable jurisprudential knowledge.

The President prayed for the repose of Justice Ayoola’s soul and solace for his family, ensuring that his legacy will be remembered for generations to come.

“President Bola Tinubu condoles with the Ayoola family of Ilesha, Osun State, over the passing of Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola, CON.

“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.

“President Tinubu mourns the late jurist, yet extols his dedication to the service of the nation, his renowned integrity, and courage to act in the interest of justice.

“The President also commiserates with the associates of the deceased and members of the Nigerian judicial society over the loss.

“President Tinubu states that Justice Ayoola will always be remembered for his rare principles, discipline, brilliance, and impeccable jurisprudential knowledge.

“The President prays for the repose of the soul of the elder statesman and solace to his family,” the statement reads.