In a statement on Sunday announcing his death, the family said the patriarch and Ijebu high chief died on Saturday, October 7.
Christopher Oladipo Ogunbanjo
Nigerian legal icon, Christopher Oladipo Ogunbanjo, has been confirmed dead at the age of 99, two months before his 100th birthday.
In a statement on Sunday announcing his death, the family said the patriarch and Ijebu high chief died on Saturday, October 7.
The statement reads: “Papa was an unwavering beacon of reassurance, courage and moral integrity for the entire family, truly embodying dedication and service to his country.
“Information regarding his obsequies, the venue for condolence visits and visiting hours will be shared by the family in due course.”