Kasunmu's death makes Solanke Nigeria's most senior living SAN

The death of Professor Alfred Kasunmu, SAN, at the age of 92 has elevated Chief Folake Solanke, SAN, to the position of the most senior living Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, announced this development, noting that Solanke also assumes Kasunmu's role as the statutory vice-chairman of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN).

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a formidable and forensic advocate, a distinguished scholar, a former Attorney-General of Lagos State and a Professor of Law at the Obafemi Awolowo University and University of Lagos successively.

Kasunmu was remembered as a "formidable and forensic advocate, a distinguished scholar, a former Attorney-General of Lagos State and a Professor of Law." Pinheiro described him as "a lawyer’s lawyer and, above all, a gentleman through and through." His stature in the legal profession was further underscored by his position among the most senior advocates in Nigeria.

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Beyond these titles and accomplishments, he was a lawyer’s lawyer and, above all, a gentleman through and through.

Kasunmu, a member of the Baptist Academy Class of 1953, was also recognized for his contributions as a mentor, scholar, and advocate. The Global President of the Baptist Academy Old Students Association, Olumide Ajomale, described him as "a towering figure in law, scholarship, and national development." Kasunmu had been honored with the association's Order of Excellence Award last year.

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With his passing, that distinction and position now fall on Chief Folake Solanke, SAN, herself a towering figure of the Nigerian Bar.