MARCH 5 2008

EDITOR’S SPARK

Hi friends,
Last week was a heavy one for the legal profession as at least two notables left these shores for the great beyond.
The first was Mr. Abraham Adesanya, the long, ailing Afenifere leader. The octogenarian breathed his last on Sunday 27th April, 2008.
The second was Professor Jadesola Akande, former Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University. Married to the late, famous Chief Debo Akande S.A.N, Jadesola Akande made out a great name for herself distinct from her husband’s.
This edition is special, and dedicated to the fond memory of this consistent, courageous, social and gender activist, who rejected the comfort and safety of her class to speak truth to power. You will enjoy our cover story.
We must hereby express our sincere appreciation to Honourable Justice Coker (of the Ikeja High Court), Professor Jadesola Akande’s daughter, for her kindness in allowing us access to some pictures of her mother, dad and grand-parents.
Our Bar Watch page reveals certain aspects of the politicking going on in the Tiger Branch of the NBA as the branch elections get closer by the day.
All your Sweet Regulars, except for SQUIB BOOK EXCERPTS are intact. That means you have quite a rich gravy before you. Well, until when next the parliament opens, do not take it easy. Don’t take your music to the grave. Give life your best shots. The Heavens Will Not Fall!