Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has mourned the loss of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Olu Onagoruwa.
The governor, in a statement, said the demise of the former human rights activist is sad and would be deeply felt by the downtrodden and oppressed Nigerians that he passionately championed their cause.
Amosun recalled how the commitment of the late Senior Advocate of Nigeria towards the emancipation and better welfare of ordinary citizens, made him a subject of attack by the authorities, particularly during military regimes.
“We cannot also forget his patriotism, which was in the interest of the generality of Nigerians, when as Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, during the regime of the late Gen. Sanni Abacha, he condemned and dissociated himself from some draconian decrees promulgated without his knowledge.
“This action caused him and his family great discomfort but he was uncompromising. Even when his health was failing, he continued to speak against bad governance and human rights abuses”, the governor added.
Describing late Onagoruwa as a distinguished human rights advocate and exemplary public officer, Amosun said his stand, during his brief tenure as minister, is worthy of emulation by elected and appointed government officials, who truly desire a vibrant and people-orientated public service.
He prayed that God will be merciful unto him and grant his family the fortitude to bear the big loss.