Tributes Pour In For Malta Chief Justice Emeritus Giuseppe ‘Ġoġo’ Mifsud Bonnici
Tributes have been pouring in after Former Chief Justice Giuseppe Mifsud Bonnici, fondly known as ‘Ġoġo’, died at 89 years old.
On the political front, PN Leader Adrian Delia and Justice Minister Owen Bonnici, among others, have shared their condolences, with Delia calling Mifsud Bonnici a ‘mentor’ and ‘a man of great integrity’, while Bonnici recalling his ‘unique lectures on Philosophy of Law’.
Saddened by the passing away of Chief Justice Emeritus Giuseppe Mifsud Bonnici. A man of great integrity, a mentor on rule of law and love of life. His wisdom and charm will be missed.
— Adrian Delia (@adriandeliapn) February 22, 2019
Former Chief Justice Giuseppe Mifsud Bonnici will be missed. As a former student of his I remember very fondly his unique lectures on Philosophy of Law. Condolences to the Mifsud Bonnici family in this difficult moment.
— Owen Bonnici (@OwenBonnici) February 22, 2019
The Malta Football Association, where the avid-football fan Mifsud Bonnici served as president between 1968 and 1982, also took to social media.
@MaltaFA1900 is mourning the death of its former president, Chief Justice Emeritus Giuseppe Mifsud Bonnici who has passed away, aged 89. Judge Mifsud Bonnici was an outstanding ambassador of Maltese football, serving as president of @MaltaFA1900 for 14 years… pic.twitter.com/HOb6HFxkov
— Malta FA (@MaltaFA1900) February 22, 2019
Social media platforms have been inundated with comments for the former Lecturer and regular feature on Maltese TV program Xarabank.