Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and father Charlyboy, Justice
Chukwudifu Oputa has passed on. The former Judge of the Supreme Court and Chairman, Oputa
Panel died this afternoon at the age of 96.
Charlyboy’s daughter, Yvonne Oputa who confirmed the sad
news to our reporter in a highly emotional laden voice, said, ” papa is gone.
He left us this afternoon.”
Relatively, the family has issued an official statement
regarding the death of the former jusrist. In a statement issued today on
behalf of the family and signed by Charles Oputa (Charlyboy), the family
announced that ”
The Family of Justice Chukwudifu Oputa wishes to announce
the passing to glory of the eminent jurist and a retired Justice of the Supreme
Court of Nigeria at the age of 96″. He passed on peacefully on sunday
afternoon, 4th May 2014, after recovering from a brief illness. Funeral
announcements will soon be released by the family.
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