The death of former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte has been described as a huge loss to the legal profession, Nigeria and Rivers State in particular.
Immediate past Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside stated this at the weekend.
He described the late Justice Karibi-Whyte as one of the finest jurists of his generation, who brought tact, discipline, and sound judgments to the legal profession.
According to him, the late jurist represented one of the Rivers’ finest professionals that excelled at the very top of their careers and contributed immensely to the growth and development of Nigeria.
“Late Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte was a complete gentleman and an intellectual to the core, he was never found wanting throughout his time in the judiciary and represented one of the best of his generation.
“He brought confidence to the bar and bench, he spoke with authority and delivered sound judgments that have stood the test of time. He was a disciplined man, who ensured justice was fair and sound and, brought honour to legal jurisprudence.
“As former Solicitor-General of Rivers state, he contributed immensely to the expansion of the judiciary, in addition to his offerings on laws made in the state,” he stated.
The former House of Reps member stressed further that the late jurist departed at a time “we are bringing all men of goodwill together to commence the rebuilding of the state.”
Peterside sympathized with his family and prayed to God to grant them the perseverance to bear the loss of an icon, whose fatherly advice and guidance were still needed at various times.
Karibi-Whyte, among others, was the Chairman of the Nigerian Constitutional Conference between 1994 and 95, former Supreme Court Justice and a Judge, at the International Criminal Tribunal.
