Member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra state, Afam Victor Ogene, has called on the federal government to immortalise the late respected statesman, legal colossus and one of Nigeria’s foremost constitutional lawyers, Professor Ben Nwabueze, by naming a prominent national monument after him.
Ogene made this call in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, October 31, describing the late legal luminary as a “National treasure, who contributed, immensely and evidentially, to the development of Nigeria’s democracy and body of jurisprudence, tirelessly and selflessly, through his outstanding intellect and passion for law and justice, equity, fairness and strong conviction that the right thing must be done at all times, to all people, above every other considerations.
He said that the constitutional lawyer, who held the traditional title of Oduah Afo-na-Isagba of Atani, Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Anambra State, has “Taken his final earthly bow and has gone to commune with the celestial Lordship.”
He said further: “Prof. Nwabueze, through his body of works on Constitutionalism, Presidentialism, and Judicialism, had made Nigeria and Africa proud in the comity of nations, as evidenced by the fact that he was the second Nigerian and African holder of a higher doctorate degree in Law by published works.
“Records also indicate that our dear Prof, was also the first academic lawyer to be made a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 1978, strictly on the basis of his published works.
“Particularly, we in Ogbaru Federal Constituency are very proud of his outstanding career, social and political achievements and contributions to national development and cohesion.
“His life was a mirror of integrity, hard work and patriotism, untainted by exposure to political, social or economic circles and actors.
“Professor Nwabueze served the nation with his expertise, intellect and passion and would be greatly missed by many who believe in fairness, justice and interrogation of situations that run contrary to the principles of democracy and fundamental human rights.” Ogene said.
