A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Charles Idehen, is dead, CITY LAWYER can authoritatively report. 

He was elected president of the NBA in 1989 and later became the president of AfBA, a position he relinquished. He contested for the governorship of then Bendel State.

In an announcement by the President of the African Bar Association (AfBA), Mr. Hannibal Uwaifo, he stated that Idehen “will be remembered for his bridge building efforts across the Continent, his tireless fight for the enthronement and sustainance of the rule of Law and his famous interventions in conflicts across Africa.”

Below is the full text of the announcement. 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
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DEAR COLLEAGUES,

It is with regret but deep Gratitude to God, the Almighty that announce the passing to eternity of MR CHARLES I. IDEHEN former President of the African Bar Association and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association. He was aged 83 years.

Mr IDEHEN will be remembered for his bridge building efforts across the Continent, his tireless fight for the enthronement and sustainance of the rule of Law and his famous interventions in conflicts across Africa.

In his days our former President stood behind an independent Judiciary and a prosperous Legal Profession. His EXCO set a new height for the African Bar Association.

He was a leader, mentor, father and a shinning example of humility to many of us. He was very kind and never showed his Aristocratic background. He was the only Child of his Mother. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with his Children and Family.

I urge you all to light up your candles 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️ and Pray for the repose of his Giant Soul.
May his Soul rest in eternal peace, Amen.
SGD
Hannibal Uwaifo Esq
President of the African Bar Association 😥😥😥💔💔😓