Just in: Former ICPC Chairman, Justice Mustapha Akanbi dies at 85

Just in: Former ICPC Chairman, Justice Mustapha Akanbi dies at 85

Sunday, June 3, 2018 6:04 am


Justice Mustapha Akanbi

Justice Mustapha Akanbi, former chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Offences Commission, ICPC is dead.

The 85 year old jurist passed away in Ilorin, Kwara State around 2 a.m on Sunday, it was gathered.

He will be buried later today.

Commenting on his death, Yusuf Ali, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria wrote: “An incorruptible judge and a role model to all, JUSTICE MUSTAPHA AKANBI is dead. He was a former President of the Court of Appeal and the Pioneer Chairman of ICPC.”

For more, click here: https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2018/06/tribute-to-justice-mustapha-akanbi-the-ageless-fighter/

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