Supreme Court Justice, Sylvester
Nwali Ngwuta is dead as confirmed by President Muhammadu Buhari and Ebonyi
State Governor, David Umahi.
Justice Ngwuta who was due to
retire on attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years on March 30, 2021,
died in the early hours of Sunday March 7.
Chief Registrar of the Supreme
Court, Hadizatu Uwani Mustapha said Justice Ngwuta died around 2.30 am in the
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital, Abuja.
Mustapha said;
“He felt sick and was admitted, last week, at
the National Hospital, Abuja.
“Before he was moved to the ICU
on Friday, he tested negative for COVID-19.
“Justice Ngwuta was due to retire
on attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years on March 30, 2021.
“His remains have been deposited
in the National Hospital mortuary, pending the arrangement for his burial.
“May the late Hon. Justice Nwali
Sylvester Ngwuta rest in perfect peace and may God grant his family, the
Judiciary and the apex court the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
President Buhari, in a statement
by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu,
said the late Ngwuta served Nigeria well.
The statement read;
“President Buhari condoles with family and
friends of Justice Ngwuta, who passed away early hours of Sunday in Abuja.
“The President joins people and
government of Ebonyi State, Nigerian Bar Association and members of the Bench
in mourning the legal luminary.
“He regrets that the death of the
eminent Justice will leave a gap in the Supreme Court, considering his
experience and dedication to the interpretation of the constitution.
“President Buhari believes
Justice Ngwuta lived and served the country with his knowledge of the law.
“The President prays that the
Almighty God will accept the soul of the departed, and comfort his family.”
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi
state who also commiserated with the late Justice Ngwuta’s family, described
him as a detribalised Nigerian. He said his death is another confirmation that
life and death are only in the hands of God
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