Monday 5 May 2014

Justice Chukwudifu Oputa Dies At 96



Chairman of the Oputa Panel and Former Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa who was endearingly called the Socrates of the Supreme Court has passed on. He died yesterday, May 4, 2014 at about 3:30pm at his Abuja home shortly after he was discharged from the hospital.

Justice Oputa who also is the father of an eccentric entertainer, Charly boy had struggled with failing health for several months, culminating in a stroke he suffered in February 2014.

He is survived by a wife, Mrs. C. Oputa, and several children and grandchildren.

May His Soul Rest In Peace... See another photo of him and his family...
Source: Punch

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