The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, has mourned the passage of the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Richard Osuolale Akinjide, which occurred early this morning,describing it as a monumental loss to the nation.
This is contained in a statement dated April 21 2020 and signed by his Personal Assistant/Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Adeola Oloko.
Oba Adetunji noted that late Chief Akinjide as an accomplished lawyer and politician gave a very good account of himself as First Republic Minister of State, Education and Second Republic Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation with his robust exchange of ideas.
He noted that Chief Akinjide, who also served as a chieftain in the Olubadan of Ibadan’s court of clan nobles, was a patriot who displayed great love for his fatherland and her people.
Oba Adetunji recalled that the legendary lawyer, who made Grade 1 Distinction (aggregate 6) in his senior school certificate examinations in the early fifties used to be a reference point and mentor to generations of youths who imbibed hard work, diligence and dedication to duty.
He stated that he was not surprised when on Sunday March 8 this year, the Yemi Soladoye-led Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes; CCII put the late Chief Akinjide’s picture among those etched in Ibadan’s Hall of Fame at Ibadan House, Oke Aremo in an impressive ceremony.
While praying to God to give his family and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, the Olubadan stated that the vacuum left by Akinjide’s exit would be hard to fill.
