Court of Appeal Owerri mourns Head of Litigation

Palpable shock enveloped the Court of Appeal, Owerri, following the demise of Oluwaseyi Abosede Akanu, the Head of Litigation.

Oluwaseyi answered the call to glory on the morning of Wednesday, 8 January 2025, after battling a mysterious illness that reportedly began four months after she assumed the role of Head of Litigation at the Court of Appeal.

Staff members have expressed , grief,shock and deep concern over her untimely death .
Many have drawn attention to the eerie similarity between her passing and that of her predecessor, Mr. Ejike Nwanna, who also died under strange circumstances.

In accordance with Muslim customs and tradition, Oluwaseyi was laid to rest yesterday.

She will be fondly remembered by lawyers and colleagues as a diligent, approachable, and kind-hearted professional who treated everyone she encountered with respect and regard.

Her legacy of excellence and warmth leaves an indelible mark on those who came across her.