Justice Akanbi An Incorrigible And Incorruptible Jurist– Ebu-Olu Adegboruwa

A Lagos based legal practitioner and a human rights activist, Ebun-olu Adegboruwa, on Sunday paid tribute to former president of Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Muhammed Akanbi. Mr. Ebun-olu Adegboruwa in his statement made available to The Nigeria lawyer (TNL) described the former ICPC Chair as an incorrigible and incorruptible jurist The activist said that the death of Justice Muhammed Akanbi, is a great loss to Nigeria, to the judiciary and to the legal profession in general. “Justice Akanbi was the founding Chairman of the ICPC, which he nurtured and brought to its present enviable position as one of the foremost anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria. “Justice Akanbi is an incorrigible and incorruptible jurist, a family man and a devout Muslim, who brought to bear his knowledge and experience, upon all that he does. “His son, Prof Akanbi, was my classmate in the university and in the law school and he eschewed great humility and decorum, even when Justice Akanbi was then the President of the Court of Appeal. “It was difficult to differentiate his children from the lot in school. They are very humble and respectful, even till now. “Nigeria will certainly miss this legal icon. I pray that God will comfort his family and Nigeria at large.” Adiue, the true Papa of anti-corruption! ]]>