Former Anambra Chief Judge, Justice Jideofor Okoli is dead

A former Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Chuka Jideofor
Okoli is dead.

Speaking in confidence to newsmen in Awka, a close relative to
the legal luminary said:

“Justice Okoli passed away in the early hours of Easter
Sunday.

“He remains an icon in the annals of the judiciary in Nigeria.
He was incorruptible during his time as the Chief Judge of Anambra
State.”

TheNigerialawyer reports that National Judicial Council (NJC),
in 2007 suspended Justice Okoli over the alleged questionable roles
he played in the removal of Governor Peter Obi from office, a
development that was stoutly condemned by the Anambra State House
of Assembly.

Justice Okoli also known as Oke Osisi hails from Otolo Nnewi in
the state.

A former Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Chuka Jideofor
Okoli is dead.

Speaking in confidence to newsmen in Awka, a close relative to
the legal luminary said:

“Justice Okoli passed away in the early hours of Easter
Sunday.

“He remains an icon in the annals of the judiciary in Nigeria.
He was incorruptible during his time as the Chief Judge of Anambra
State.”

TheNigerialawyer reports that National Judicial Council (NJC),
in 2007 suspended Justice Okoli over the alleged questionable roles
he played in the removal of Governor Peter Obi from office, a
development that was stoutly condemned by the Anambra State House
of Assembly.

Justice Okoli also known as Oke Osisi hails from Otolo Nnewi in
the state.