Professor Ben Nwabueze (SAN), a distinguished Nigerian constitutional lawyer and former Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, has passed away.
The sad news was confirmed by Arinze NZELI, the President General of Atani Town Union, who revealed that the legal icon breathed his last in his Lagos apartment at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 29.
It was known that Professor Nwabueze had been battling illness for some time before the tragic incident occurred.
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The member representing the Ogbaru federal constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Afam Ogene, also confirmed the somber news via a text message.
Professor Ben Nwabueze was 92.
Hailing from Atani in Anambra State, Ben Nwabueze was not only a legal luminary but also held the prestigious title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
He was born in 1931 and left an indelible mark on the legal landscape of Nigeria.
