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By Samuel Adegoke
The remains of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN) were interred at his Jericho, Ibadan, residence on Thursday.
The late legal luminary, according to a statement by his son, Abayomi Akinjide, was buried after a private funeral service by the family at the Chapel of St. Peter, The Rock, Jericho, Ibadan.
Abayomi further explained that the burial was done in consultation with the Archbishop of Ibadan, Anglican Communion and the Oyo State Government, due to the prevailing global health crisis.
“At the appropriate time, a Celebration of Life Church Service and public events will be held in his honour,” he said.
“The entire Akinjide family would like to thank the federal and state governments, our royal fathers and traditional institutions, the legal community comprising the Bar and Bench, our friends and well-wishers for their prayers and support,” the statement added.
Akinjide died on April 21, 2020 at the age of 88.