Adetokunbo Ademola |
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Born | 1906 |
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Died | 1993
Kaduna |
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Occupation | Judge |
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Known for | Judiciary |
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Title | Chief Justice |
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Successor | Taslim Elias |
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Spouse(s) | Kofo Ademola (née Moore) |
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Relatives | Adenekan Ademola |
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Omoba Sir Adetokunbo Adegboyega Ademola, KBE, GCON, PC, SAN (1 February 1906 – 29 January 1993) was a Nigerian judge and former Chief Justice of Nigeria (1958-1972). Before becoming the Chief Justice, he was Chief Justice of the Western Region of Nigeria.
Although, Justice Ademola is known for his judicial duties, he was an important person in the Nigerian crisis of 1966. Then, a counter coup had challenged the unity of Nigeria. A few Northern Military officers had successfully executed a coup with a plan to secede from Nigeria. But the British High Commission, which gets intelligence briefings on Nigeria and Chief Justice Ademola persuaded the Northern leaders not to quit but to take power. view more...