A former Delta state chief judge, Hon. Justice James Omo-Agege, is dead.
Justice Omo-Agege died at the age of 83 on Thursday, August 18, after a brief illness, Vanguard reports.
He is the father of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, representing Delta Central at the National Assembly.
He was the state chief judge between October 3, 1993 and November 4, 1998.
Justice Omo-Agege died at the age of 83 on Thursday, August 18, after a brief illness, Vanguard reports.
He is the father of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, representing Delta Central at the National Assembly.
He was the state chief judge between October 3, 1993 and November 4, 1998.
The former chief judge hails from Orogun in Ughelli North local government area of Delta state.
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa said that the deceased would be missed by all whose lives he had touched in many ways.
In a condolence message to the family, Okowa said: “ On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I mourn the exit of a legend, a legal titan, former Chief Judge of Delta State, and Pioneer Chairman of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, (DSIEC), Hon. Chief Justice James Omo-Agege.
“Justice Omoagege’s life-long dedication and indefatigable commitment to serving the people of the state will be missed.”
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa said that the deceased would be missed by all whose lives he had touched in many ways.
In a condolence message to the family, Okowa said: “ On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I mourn the exit of a legend, a legal titan, former Chief Judge of Delta State, and Pioneer Chairman of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, (DSIEC), Hon. Chief Justice James Omo-Agege.
“Justice Omoagege’s life-long dedication and indefatigable commitment to serving the people of the state will be missed.”