Constitutional rights lawyer Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN has commiserated with the family, associates and millions of Nigerians across the world on passing away of the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Richard Akinjide.
Ozekhome described him as a legal colossus, quintessential jurisprudential theoretician, a very brilliant Constitutional lawyer and political titan.
According to a press statement, Ozekhome said the late legal icon was one who was once at home with friends as he was with enemies. He drew legal and political punches and took same in equal or more measure.
Nigerians will never forget his creative interpretation of the constitutional provision of 12 -2/3 in _ushering in the government of Alhaji Shehu Shagari.
Chief Ozekhome recalled his interaction with late Akinjide at the 2014 National Conference where his vast intellect, gargantuan experience and deep knowledge of the law and politics easily played out.
As Attorney General under Shagari, he ensured some relief to those sentenced to death by execution. He was a complete Bar man, astute political strategist, uncommon forensic Advocate.
Chief Ozekhome pray that God grant his soul eternal rest and his family the fortitude to bear this loss.
