Ex-CJN Kutigi Dies, Buhari, Atiku, Saraki, Others Mourn …

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, commiserated with the government and people of Niger State as well as the family of Justice Kutigi over his passage.

A statement issued yesterday in Asaba by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okowa, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the governor noted that Justice Kutigi contributed immensely to Nigeria’s growth and the development of the judiciary.

“I am deeply saddened by the demise of Justice Kutigi, former Chief Justice Nigeria, who served Nigeria diligently and meritoriously even as he left a legacy of discipline, brilliance and selflessness for the younger jurists to emulate,” he said

PDP: Kutigi’s Demise is a Huge Loss to the Nation and Judiciary

The PDP expressed sadness over the demise of Justice Kutigi, describing it as a huge loss to the nation and the judiciary.

In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP described Kutigi as an outstanding administrator; a fearless, impartial and firm judicial officer, who upheld justice and the law in all his assignments at the bench.

The PDP said it’s griefstricken that this noble Nigerian left the stage at the time his wealth of experience is needed the most.

Onnoghen Declares Seven Days Mourning

Meanwhile, the judiciary has declared seven days mourning, to honour the former CJN.

The CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, yesterday directed that the Nigerian National Flag in the premises of the Supreme Court, the CJN’s official residence in the Three Arms Zone of Abuja, all judiciary institutions including the National Judicial Council (NJC), the National Judicial Institute (NJI), the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC), as well as all Courts of Records in the country, should be flown at half-mast for a duration of seven days.

Similarly, the CJN instructed the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court to open condolence registers at both foyers of the court to enable Justices of the court and other well-wishers pay their last respects to the deceased jurist.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Mr. Awassam Bassey, Justice Onnoghen, said he received the news of the demise of the erstwhile CJN with sadness.