The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday said he was saddened by the news of the death of a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Olu Onagoruwa.
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the Acting President extended condolences to the Onagoruwa family, his friends and associates on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria.
Osinbajo also condoled with the government and people of Ogun State, the Nigeria Bar Association as well as the human rights community. According to the Acting President, the life and times of Onagoruwa, an ardent advocate of the rule of law and constitutionalism, reflected a combination of profound scholarship, courage in the face of tyranny and admirable grace in conduct and manner, even in grave travails and trials.
The statement read, “The Acting President states that as a lawyer, Onagoruwa served the oppressed and gave voice to the voiceless, fearlessly and selflessly.
“He was a tireless proponent of the freedom of the press and a champion of fundamental human rights in Nigeria. “He proved to be principled and forthright both in private practice and as Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. “
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