PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS JUSTICE MUKHTAR DODO

Abuja, Nigeria – Sunday, November 10, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Justice Mukhtar Muhammad Dodo (rtd), who died on Sunday at the age of 70.

In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu described the late jurist as an upright judicial officer, a patriotic Nigerian, and a fearless jurist who dedicated his life to the service of justice and the strengthening of Nigeria’s judiciary.

Justice Dodo, who hailed from Katsina State, had a long and distinguished career in the judiciary. He served as Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria before his appointment as a High Court Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where he was known for his integrity, professionalism, and commitment to justice.
President Tinubu noted that Justice Dodo’s remarkable contributions to the legal profession and the judiciary will continue to be remembered and celebrated by colleagues, mentees, and all who had the privilege of working with him.

The President prayed for the repose of the soul of the late retired justice and asked Almighty Allah to grant his family the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
He also extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Katsina State, as well as to the Dodo family, urging them to take solace in the enduring legacy of honor, service, and excellence left behind by the deceased.