Bar leaders mourn death of foremost human rights lawyer, Bamidele Aturu

An outpouring of emotions have trailed the death of foremost human rights activist, Bamidele Aturu.

Amongst those who have expressed shock at the this development, is Senior Advocate of Nigeria and leading candidate in the Nigerian Bar‎ Association (NBA) presidential elections, Funke Adekoya, SAN, who described his death as shocking and unbelievable.
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In a statement by Emeka Nwadioke, the Director of Publicity of Funke Adekoya Campaign Directorate, the respected arbitrator said Aturu’s passing is a huge loss to Nigerians. “I received with shock and disbelief the passing of Mr. Bamidele Aturu,” said Adekoya. “He was a foremost advocate for the rights of the common man.”

According to the NBA presidential aspirant, Aturu “has not been afraid to take a position on anything that affects the rights of the Nigerian citizen. He has stood steadfastly against any encroachment on people’s or citizens rights. It is a loss not just to the human rights community; it is a loss to the civil society organizations; it is a loss to the Nigeria people.”

Theodora Kio-Lawson