The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR , has expressed deep pains over the demise of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, who died on Tuesday (today).
This is contained in a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari described the deceased as an incorruptible jurist who served the nation diligently before his voluntary resignation as the 18th Chief Justice of Nigeria and retirement from judicial service.
The Emir added that, “late Justice Tanko worked with me at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division before my enthronement as the 11th Emir of Ilorin in 1995 and I had since then hold him in very high esteem due to his commitments to work and love for our dear nation.
”His Lordship, Hon. Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad GCON, was a dedicated jurist who tried his best by being upright at work and a mentor to many young lawyers and judges.
”I honour his tireless dedication to the rule of law and the improvement of the Nigerian judiciary, values for which he will always be remembered. His professional achievements and unwavering commitment to justice have had a lasting impact on Nigeria’s legal system.”
He therefore expressed his heartfelt condolences to the immediate and extended family members of the deceased, government and people of Bauchi State, the Nigerian Judicial Council and the federal government over the incidence.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari prayed Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and admit him into Al-janatul firdaos.