Late Justice Katsina-Alu Was An Impartial Judge – APC

BY EVELYN DADU, ABUJA – The All Progressives Congress (APC), has described the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu as an impartial and thorough judge.

The Party which stated this while commiserating with the immediate family, the people and government of Benue State over the death Justice Katsina-Alu, noted that as a jurist, his contributions to the development of the Nigerian legal system cannot be quantified

The Party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi expressed sadness over the irreparable loss of the great statesman, legal luminary and patriot.

The APC recalled that Katsina-Alu, who served as Chief Justice of Nigeria from December 30, 2009, to August 28, 2011, was an impartial and thorough judge.

It further said; “As a jurist, his contributions to the development of the Nigerian legal system cannot be quantified. He delivered numerous landmark judgements, wrote many legal papers and mentored several young lawyers.

“As a statesman, the late Katsina-Alu often put national interest above self and other considerations. We have indeed lost a good man who was non-partisan, honest and frank.

“He will be sorely missed, especially now that the country needs his wise counsel and stabilizing voice. May his soul rest in peace.”