'A legal luminary of reckoning is gone,' ODDA agonizes over demise of Justice Afolabi Adeniran

Image caption: Late Justice Afolabi Adeniran. Photo credit: Ogbomoso Insight

‘A legal luminary of reckoning is gone,’ ODDA agonizes over demise of Justice Afolabi Adeniran

Yinka ADETUNJI

Ogbomoso Descendants Development Association (ODDA) has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Justice Afolabi Adeniran (rtd), which occurred Sunday June 29 in Ibadan.

“His passing is a humongous loss to the legal community. A legal luminary of reckoning is gone,” the association noted in a statement signed by its public relations officer Olusegun Aremu.

“We will miss his counsels, forthrightness and knowledge of jurisprudence. He upheld integrity and humility and was dedicated to the judiciary. While on the bench he served justice with equity and fairness. The legal community will sorely miss him.”

ODDA also paid him tribute on the crest of his service to Ogbomoso his birthplace stressing his leadership of Ogbomoso Parapo was exemplary.

“Baba Justice Afolabi Adeniran also provided a productive and impactful leadership to our community by serving as President of Ogbomoso Parapo Worldwide. He was dedicated to the cause of the town, selfless and championed its development. He was an inspiration to us at the ODDA. He lived a life dedicated to expanding the frontiers of Ogbomosoland which we found exemplary.”

The association, composed of technocrats and professionals of Ogbomosoland origin also consoled the family and loved ones, submitting, “At this moment of grief, we extend our deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones. We pray God will continue to be your source of strength. Take solace in the good life lived by the departed. May his soul rest in peace.”