Retired Supreme Court Justice, Emmanuel Ayoola, dies at 90
A retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola is dead.
The family confirmed his death at the age of 90 years in a statement on Wednesday.
The statement said: “With heartfelt gratitude to the Lord Almighty, for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing away of our beloved Dad, granddad, great-granddad, brother, uncle, benefactor, and friend, Hon. Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola (JSC, rtd; CON).”
Justice Ayoola was celebrated for his exceptional legal acumen, unwavering integrity, and dedication to justice.
He served at various judicial levels, before his elevation to the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
His tenure was marked by landmark judgments that have significantly influenced Nigerian law and jurisprudence.
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