By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has called for the Immortalization of late justice Gabriel Adamu Sha that Will preserve the foot print he left in the judiciary and other human endeavors during his life time.
This will keep his memory alive and served as symbol for the remembrance of judicial icon who has left his foot prints on the law practice not just in plateau state the entire Nigeria as a whole.
Governor mutfwang stated this today Thursday 6th June 2024 during the Valedictory court session of Late Justice Gabriel Adamu Sha (rtd), who is Gwom Rwei Kabong held at the High Court Conference Hall , Hill Station junction Jos, plateau state.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang represented by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Philimon Daffi said the judiciary in the State should synergize and come up with any status ,Building, Road or anything that will make us to keep the memories of the judicial icon alive.
He said there is nothing too much to ensure that the memories of justice Sha remain reference center for young lawyers in the profession to serve as research archives for law profession not just in the state but Nigeria as whole.
Governor Mutfwang use the occasion to Sue for unity between the bar and the bench for viral and undiluted justice delivery system for the interest of the state in particular and Nigeria at large.
He enjoined the citizens of plateau State to unite, as the popular adage goes, unity we stand , divided we fall. Stressed that nothing can be achieved under the atmosphere of rancor and division , rather it would be easier for enemies to capitalize on it to create havoc between the citizens of the state
Urged all to live life of transparency because on the last day ,all that have been silent about you when you were alive will be exposed before public as some of the silent things of the late justice Sha like involved in farming and hunting and other good things about him are today disclosed to us in his absence.
Further admonished all to be mindful of the way they live life on earth to avoid being ridiculed in a time like this when they are no more.
Speaking on behalf of the inner Bar , P.A Akubo (SAN), described death as cruel for taking away a well breed Justice like Sha when his wealth of experience were still very much needed.
However anchored his consolation on the fact that Sha dead in the Lord because he has giving his life to the service of God long time before his demise.
In another twist of events, the traditional council in Plateau State has announced the postponement of Late Justice Sha who till his death was Paramount Ruler of Kabong in jos North Local Government.
The Prosponement of his burial billed to hold on Friday 7th June 2024 is contained in a Press statement dated 6th June 2024 signed by Berom Youth Movement (BYM),National Publicity Secretary Rwang Tengwong and made available to this to this medium electronically.
The statement which reads in part said, the Burial arrangement of our father, Late Gwom Kabong. Hon. Justice Gabriel Adamu Sha OFR has been postponed.
According to a directive from the Palace of the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba CFR, people are advised to still away from the palace of the Gwom Kabong and wait for the communication of a new date.