AbdulRazaq, Ilorin Emir, NBA Mourn Death of Belgore
The Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Ilorin Branch, Kwara State, Kamaldeen Gambari, yesterday mourned the death of a retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Ahmad Belgore.
“Information reaching me now indicates that Hon. Justice Ahmad Olarewaju Belgore, (rtd.) is dead. May Allah forgive his shortcomings,” Gambari said in a social media post.
Belgore retired as the Justice of the Court of Appeal on April 18, 2023, on the attainment of the retirement age of 70.
Meanwhile, in a condolence message, the State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, expressed condolences on the death of Belgore.
The governor's condolence message was contained in a statement made available to journalists by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, yesterday.
The statement read: “Belgore, who was until his recent retirement the presiding Justice of the Ilorin Division of the Court of Appeal, died on Tuesday night. The governor sends his heartfelt condolences to the entire Ilorin Emirate, the bar and the bench, and to the Belgores, who have lost a rare gem.
“Justice Belgore was a legal giant and a foremost community leader who offered his shoulder for many to lean on.”
Also, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari described the death of Belgore as a big loss to the Ilorin Emirate and nation at large.
The Emir, in a statement by his spokesman, Abdulazeez Arowona, said: “This is a great and colossal loss that has befallen the Ilorin Emirate and humanity at large.
“It is with shock that I received the news of the demise of Justice Ahmad Belgore. He was a complete gentleman, a thorough judicial officer who served the nation meritoriously in various capacities, nationally and internationally.
“He was one of the finest justices that the Ilorin Emirate has ever produced. He contributed in no small measures to the growth and development of the judiciary and humanity in general,” he said.
The Emir also commiserated with the immediate and extended family members of the deceased as well as the entire people of Ilorin and Nigerians in general.