Users of the social media app, X, expressed deep condolences and heartfelt emotions on Saturday following the passing of Ayokunle Odekunle, a popular Canada-based Nigerian lawyer. Odekunle lost his life to stage 4 cancer.
Announcing his demise, X user @KayceeMaduYEG tweeted, “It is with profound sadness that I bring to you that our dear brother, friend and colleague, Ayokunle Odekunle, @oddy4real, lost his courageous battle with stage 4 cancer.”
Odekunle, a brilliant young lawyer, was called to the Alberta Bar in June despite battling terminal illness. He worked as a barrister and solicitor at Queck and Associates Law Office in Alberta, Canada. A 2011 Law graduate from the University of Ibadan, he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2012 and the Alberta Bar in 2023.
Odekunle’s practice focused on Family Law, Immigration, Wills and Estate, and general litigation. He had previously worked with Kenna Partners, a leading commercial litigation firm in Nigeria, handling high-profile cases for multinationals.
Condolences and memories poured in on X. @Omojuwa tweeted, “Rest in peace my brother @oddy4real. I am glad I spent time with you and your beautiful family on my visit to Canada earlier this month. You were strong and dogged. You couldn’t have done more. I love you, brother. Rest in peace.”
@OgbeniDipo wrote, “Rest in peace @oddy4real. You fought a good fight. May God bless your soul and comfort your wife and kids. Amen.”
@alexlobaloba tweeted, “Rest in peace, my dear brother, friend and a great mentor! The writing seed you planted in me back in Mayflower and University of Ibadan will continue to blossom.”
@WunmiWonka stated, “Oddy was one of the people who saw the GoFundMe for my dad and amplified without me reaching out to them. He then would reach out to check how I was doing despite battling cancer himself. I was really hoping he’d win the battle. Rest in Peace, Soldier.”
@seunonigbinde tweeted, “Rest in peace, @oddy4real. A warrior who stood by his convictions. This is really tough to take.”
@iSlimfit tweeted, “Woke up to the sad news of Oddy’s demise. This life is just a pot of beans. Death is final. Rest In Peace, Champ.”
@dentalgiorgio wrote, “Of course, I regret the things I said to him in the heat of the moment but I was hurt by the things he said to me too. I feel so distraught for his lovely wife and child. Rest in peace bro. @oddy4real.”
