By Our Reporter
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – Chairman, Northern Senators Forum, Sen Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua has paid glowing tribute to late former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, saying he left a legacy of stewardship and uprightness to the Nigerian Nation before his demise.
In a statement he personally signed on Saturday, Sen Yar’adua said Nigeria lost a phenomenal jurist and statesman of unimpeachable character.
The statement reads in full:
It is with deep sadness that we received the death of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais on Friday 6th June, 2025. Our nation has lost a phenomenal jurist and statesman of unimpeachable character. Justice Uwais illustrious career in the Nigerian Judiciary was marked by his unwavering commitment to honour and outstanding integrity. As Chief Justice of Nigeria (1995-2006), he played a pivotal role in stabilizing the Judiciary during a critical period in our nation’s history, paving the way for our current democratic dispensation. His legacy is particularly notable for his leadership in repositioning the Nigerian Judiciary as a respectable institution. On May 29, 1999, he had the distinct honour of swearing in the first President of the 4th Republic, President Olusegun Obasanjo, marking a significant milestone in our nation’s transition to democracy.
Justice Uwais contributions extended beyond his tenure in active service. In retirement, he chaired a panel investigating the conduct of our elections. His panel’s report provided a critical prognosis of our electoral system, and his leadership in this endeavour culminated in the Electoral Reform Panel that birthed the Electoral Act 2010. This landmark legislation gave Nigerians a measure of confidence in our electoral process.
On behalf of the Northern Senators Forum, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Uwais family, the government and people of Kaduna State, and the members of the Nigerian Judiciary. May Almighty Allah accept the soul of Justice Uwais and grant him eternal rest. We pray that his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of jurists and leaders alike.
Signed,
Sen Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua
Chairman, Northern Senators Forum”
