Lawyers mourn late Justice Akanbi

Date: 2018-06-05

Tributes have continued to pour in for the late judge, who was buried on Sunday in Ilorin, according to Islamic rites.

Justice Akanbi died in the early hours of Sunday in a private hospital in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Speaking on the death, Ilorin-based lawyer and close family friend to the late judge, Abeny Mohammed (SAN) described him as an exceptional jurist reputed for unmatched integrity, honesty, and excellence on the Bench.

"He remains the only Nigerian jurist to have voluntarily retired from the Bench as President of the Court of Appeal with three more years to serve. He was the pioneer chairman of the ICPC," he said. "On retiring from ICPC he established many Foundations, schools, mosques and a Library for the service of God and benefit of humanity. He was an extraordinary all-rounder whose philosophy for living was the service of God and humanity and he did it excellently," he added.

In a message, Yusuf Ali (SAN) described Justice Akanbi as "a totally de-tribalised Nigerian, a truly learned jurist, wholly incorruptible, lover of young professionals, a great family man endowed with intellect, and profound philanthropist."

Also, in his message on the passing of Justice Akanbi, Ahmed Raji (SAN) prayed Almighty for the repose of his soul, forgiveness of sins and eternity. "The name Justice Mustapha Akanbi is synonymous with modesty and integrity. And his legacy can be seen in his well cultured children," he said.

Speaking in the same vein, senior lawyer and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adeniyi Akintola (SAN) said late Justice Akanbi was an anti-corruption crusader who lived an enviable life, who walked the talk for members of the Bench to be above board.

"The late Justice Akanbi was more concerned about the hereafter that anytime he spoke, he laced his words with God's admonitions. He was not materialistic and would have been a Moslem cleric, preacher, if he didn't practise law. We thank God for his life," he said.

"It was shocking. We are going to miss him. Personally, I am going to miss him. He was a father to me and took interest in my nuclear family. He monitored my progress and was always there to offer personal advice. Even in this my personal project of running for governorship, he was one of those I consulted," he added.

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