President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the Nwabueze family, and the government and people of Anambra State, on the passing of renowned constitutional lawyer and former Minister of Education, Professor Ben Nwabueze SAN.
The Herald had reported that the legal luminary died on Sunday.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the president described the death of the foremost constitutional lawyer as a profound loss, saying Prof. Nwabueze’s knowledge of law was outstanding.
“Prof. B.O. Nwabueze’s contribution to the precedents and principles of the nation’s constitution is notable. His involvement in the drafting of the 1979 constitution is a legacy that stands him out as well as his outstanding contributions to the legal profession at large,” the president said.
The president asked his family, the good people of Anambra State, and Nigerians in general to take solace in the worthy legacy that the deceased left behind.
The president prayed that God Almighty grant the gentle soul of Prof. Nwabueze eternal rest.