Former Plateau Governor and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong has expressed shock and sadness over the demise of Hon. Justice Chrysanthus Senlong, a retired Judge of the Federal High Court and serving Chairman of the Plateau Multi-door Courthouse.
Lalong in a statement made available to Daily Independent in Jos said he was devastated by the death of the legal luminary whom he described as one of the best legal minds in Plateau State and Nigeria.
Senator Lalong acknowledges the tremendous contributions of Justice Senlong to the bench during his term as Federal High Court Judge as well as his other Ad-hoc roles in the country.
Senator Lalong who describes Justice Senlong, a one time Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Plateau State as a fearless and principled person whose service to Nigeria within the Judiciary, will continue to be remembered.
Senator Lalong acknowledged the inspiration and mentoring he personally derived from the late legal icon both as a lawyer and politician as well as the support he gave him during his term as Governor of Plateau State.
While commiserating with his family, the Gamai nation, the Judiciary and people of Plateau, Lalong said the loss of Hon. Justice Senlong has created a big vacuum.
He prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest and forgive his sins
