Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed
grief over the death of late Justice Bolarinwa Babalakin, describing him as a
senior brother, friend mentor, counsellor and confidant.
Obasanjo also said the 94-year-old late jurist was until his
death, his consultation arrowhead and contact point, saying he would sorely be
missed.
The late nonagenarian, who was the father of Dr. Wale
Babalakin, and one of the country’s eminent jurists, died on Saturday and was
buried according to Islamic tires.
In a condolence letter made available to newsmen in Abeokuta
by Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, the former
President said he valued the deceased for his wise and sagacious counsel.
While saying he was deeply saddened to hear of his death,
Obasanjo said he was comforted by the knowledge that Babalakin lived a useful
life of service and devotion to his community, state, the nation and to
humanity.
“We commiserate with you and the entire good people of Osun
State and pray that Allah, in His mercy, will comfort you and other members of
his family,” Obasanjo said in the letter he addressed to Wale Babalakin.
He added that the late legal luminary would always be remembered
for his immense contribution to the building of Nigeria, saying he was a titan,
a good man, an inspiring leader and a remarkable statesman, whose intellect,
integrity and hard work, he recalled, impacted significantly on the legal
profession, especially before he retired as Justice of the Supreme Court of
Nigeria in 1992.
“Until his death and for many years, he was one of my
consultation arrowheads. He was indeed a true senior brother, counsellor,
mentor, friend and confidant,” Obasanjo said.
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