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IBB Mourns Saleh, Judge Who Annulled June 12
Says He Was Mindful Of His Place In History
By GWG Staff
General Ibrahim Babangida has mourned the death of Justice Mohammed Dahiru Saleh with shock saying he would, however, be consoled by the good deeds of the late jurist while on earth.
Justice Saleh, erstwhile Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT would be remembered as the judge who gave the judgment that annulled the June 12, 193 election.
Justice Saleh died recently. General Babangida in his tribute issued on Thursday, July 9 mourned him as a patriot who used the letters of the law to advance society.
Mourning the deceased jurist in a statement made available to GWG, Babangida who was military president at the time of the annulment said:
“I feel a sense of personal loss at the sad news of Justice Mohammad Dahiru Saleh, which sad event took place a few days ago. Even though we are all aware that death is the ultimate end of man, we are struck with awe and nostalgia each time we lose our dear ones.
“The death of Justice Dahiru Saleh struck me with shock, but I am consoled by his good deeds on earth throughout his sojourn both as a patriotic Nigerian and Judicial officer.
“Justice Dahiru was an uncommon Nigerian whose sense of patriotism was very instructive. He was always around to give judicial perspectives to some of our initiatives in government and how we could use law to advance the cause of humanity.
“He was calm, collected and fecund in his understanding of the Justice system. He was always preaching rule of law and due process each time we sought his advice on salient national issues. He loved to interrogate processes and suggestions whenever his views were sought. He was indeed a complete gentleman.
“His death came to me as a rude shock. Since retirement, as we all are, we were still very much in touch as we often reflect on yesteryears and the contributions we brought to bear on nation building. He was always mindful of his place in history. He would insist that life is just a temporary abode which prepares us all for the herefter. Justice Dahiru’s death would be sorely missed.
“On behalf of my family, I wish to use this opportunity to condole with members of his immediate and extended family, while praying Allah should grant his soul eternal rest. May Allah in his infinite mercy forgive him his sins and grant him aljanat firdaus in the hereafter.”
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