Dear Colleagues,
The Bar and Bench were thrown into mourning when the news of the death of Hon. Justice Karibi-Whyte filtered in.
As he was committed to mother earth today in his hometown – Abonema, Rivers State, the NBA President, Olumide Akpata, paid glowing tributes to the departed eminent Jurist.
Speaking at the Funeral Service, which was held at the St. Augustine Anglican Church, Abonema, Mr. Akpata extolled the stellar qualities of the late Justice Karibi-Whyte noting that he belonged to a cadre of distinguished Jurists that was fast becoming extinct. The NBA President stated thus “I consider it a great honour and privilege to pay tribute to this great man on behalf of the Nigerian Bar Association. Justice Karibi-Whyte was held in the highest of esteem by members of the NBA and indeed the entire legal profession. He was one of our heroes, one of the greats, a member of that distinguished cadre of Jurists that is fast becoming extinct. His many Judgements bear eloquent testimony to his intellect and profundity and remain indelible in our body of case-law.”
The NBA bids the Late Hon. Justice (Dr.) Adolphus Karibi-Whyte CON, CFR, JSC (rtd) farewell and may his soul rest in perfect peace.
Dr. Rapulu Nduka
Publicity Secretary,
Nigerian Bar Association.
From the event:
Today, I went to the beachfront with my kids. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She put the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is completely off topic but I had to tell someone!