President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the Nwabueze family, the government and the people of Anambra State, on the passing of renowned constitutional lawyer and former minister of education, Professor Ben Nwabueze, SAN.
According to a statement issued on Monday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity), President Tinubu described the death of the foremost constitutional lawyer as a profound loss, saying Professor Nwabueze’s knowledge of the law was outstanding.
“Prof. B.O. Nwabueze’s contribution to the precedents and principles of the nation’s constitution is notable. His involvement in the drafting of the 1979 constitution is a legacy that stands him out as well as his outstanding contributions to the legal profession at large,” he said.
The President urged his family, the good people of Anambra State, and Nigerians in general to take solace in the worthy legacy that the deceased left behind.
President Tinubu prayed that God Almighty grant the gentle soul of Prof Nwabueze eternal rest.
Similarly, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed shock at the news of the passing of Prof. Nwabueze,
In a statement he issued on Monday Atiku said: “Needless to say that Professor Nwabueze and I shared a bond that was refreshing. He was a fine scholar who carried himself with excellence and had an avuncular mien.
“Through the enterprise of his intellectual acumen, Professor Nwabueze has added appreciable benefits to the growth of constitutionalism not just in Nigeria, but globally.
“I fondly recall my encounter with him in 2018 at his country home in Enugu State, where he reminded me of the unfinished Nigerian project.
“I also owed him a deep sense of appreciation for turning up in appearance with the legal team that represented my interest in the litigation arising from the 2019 presidential election.
“I feel proud to describe the late Professor Ben Nwabueze as my kindred spirit.
“On behalf of my family and team, I express my condolences and adulations to his immediate family and also the people and government of Enugu State for the loss of their patriarch, and gifting the country with such a resourceful mind.
“It is my prayer that his adorable soul rests in eternal peace.”
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