Justice Kawu Dies At 85, Buried In Ilorin

[Shola Sholaz]

The body of late retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Sa'idu Kawu, 85, was buried yesterday in Ilorin according to Islamic injunctions. Kawu passed, Wednesday evening, in Ilorin.
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He was buried at his residence, Ikokoro compound off Niger Road, Ilorin at 10.45 a.m.
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The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Alhaji Mohammed Basiru, who led the jana'iza (funeral) prayer.
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Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu- Gambari, the former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami, and members from the bar and bench, were among thousands of dignitaries who witnessed the burial.
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The eldest son of the deceased, Justice Suleiman Kawu described his father as an incorruptible, firm, thorough and meticulous judge who was God fearing during his life time.
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The late jurist was appointed the Chief Judge of Kwara State in 1975 and later became a Supreme Court Judge in 1984.
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The Ilorin-born judge headed the National Constitutional Conference Commission, NCCC, and other high-profile commissions.
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Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State described Kawu as a painful loss to the state and the country.
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In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, the governor said:"The death of Justice Kawu marked the close of a chapter in the annals of the country's judiciary.

[Folami David]

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace!

[Nifemi Donald]

He was a very great man during his days. It will take a long time to have someone else like him. Rest in peace sir.