.. Condoles With Justice, Lokulo-Sodipe’s Family, Bar, And Benches
By Gbenga Sodeinde
Following the sad news of a judge’s sudden dead while on duty in an Akure court of Appeal in Ondo state, the former Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA), Ado-Ekiti branch, and Human Rights Lawyer, Samuel Olakanmi Falade, has called for immediate provision of health facilities across Nigerian courts.
Appeal Court judge, Justice Lokulo-Sodipe who reportedly slumped and died In Court on Monday was confirmed dead today at the age of 67.
Justice Lokulo-Sodipe who was until his demise one of the Justices at the Court of Appeal, Akure Division was said to have slumped while dressing up in his Chambers for Monday’s matter in court. Attempts to resuscitate him failed due to lack of health facilities in court, as he reportedly gave up the ghost on the way to the hospital.
Falade in a swift reaction expressed sadness that the deceased couldn’t be revived, pointing out that he would not have died if there was health facilities in the court premises.
“The judiciary at all sphere should as a matter of urgency provide for adequate health facility and personnel seconded from both federal.and state parastatals to all state High courts and division of all court of appeals and the supreme Court.”
The NBA Chief equally sent his condolences to the families of the late jurist, members of bar and benches in Akure and Ondo state government.
While praying God to grant the family and his colleagues the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, Falade prayed God to grant the deceased external rest.