Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy Philip Shaibu on Wednesday led other government officials to pay their last respect to the late John Odubela (SAN), praising the contributions of the late legal luminary to the development of the judicial system.
Speaking at the burial service of late Odubela at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Remo, Ogun State, Mr Obaseki extolled the virtues of the lawyer, noting that he was committed to the defense of democracy.
Odubela died on March 15, 2021 at the age of 55.
Others at the burial service were Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie; and solicitor-general, Oluwole Iyamu (SAN) among others.
Obaseki said: “Segun can be said to be an Edo boy because since 2006, he has been part of our struggle for democracy in Edo, defending cases for the last 15 years. He was not just a lawyer but one who was committed towards the defense of democracy.
“He became a friend and brother, beyond being a lawyer. By next week, we will be at the tribunal for our final judgment but he would not be there with us; he coordinated our legal team through his efforts.”
On his part, former governor of Ogun State Ibikunke Amosun praised Obaseki for leading a high-power delegation to honour the late Odubela.
The officiating priest Most Rev. Dr. Adegbemi Adewale described the late Odubela as a good man, urging his children to keep on with the legacy their late father left behind.
