BY ONOZURE DANIA

LAGOS—THE bar and the bench yesterday, in Lagos state, held a valedictory session for legal icon, and foremost activist, late Chief Godwin Ajayi, SAN, extolling his qualities.

Speakers at the session recalled his progressive ideals, apart from defending several individuals and groups on pro bono.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos state Mr Ade Ipaye, said Ajayi, fought in defence of human rights and upheld societal ideals.

He said GOK, as he was fondly called, fought a remarkable fight in defence of progressives and progressive ideas.

According to him, GOK was at one time or the other, a counsel to Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Chief MKO Abiola, Chief Adekunle Ajasin, Chief Bola Ige, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, Alhaji Shugaba Darma, and General Zamani Lekwot.