I woke up this morning to the very sad & painful news of the demise of retired Supreme Court judge, Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte. Justice Karibi-Whyte for me was a father figure. He was an exemplary personality, a great advisor and I have the utmost respect for him./1

When I was Governor of Rivers State, I appointed him as Pro Chancellor of RSUST; and expectedly, he brought his astute disposition and intellect to bear, which brought about a remarkable turnaround in the quality of education and handling of affairs in the institution./2

He was also a key member of the State’s Economic Advisory Council when I was governor and my administration and Rivers State benefited richly from his wealth of experience and expertise./3

As a Justice of the supreme court, he was very upright, fearless and upheld the rule of law. He was a colossus and great teacher. I will miss him deeply. Rivers State and Nigeria just lost a good man, a great man./4

I pray for his soul to find repose and that his wife, Faith and his entire family be comforted even as they mourn this great man./5