ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, has passed away at the age of 88.
His death, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, was confirmed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Kayode Ajulo.
Uwais held the position of Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006. After retiring, he was appointed to lead the Presidential Electoral Reform Committee established by the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
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The committee featured notable members, including Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah and human rights advocate, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN.
Details regarding funeral arrangements are yet to be released, while tributes from across the legal, political, and civil society communities are anticipated in the days ahead.
More updates to follow…