Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in his tribute promised that the state government would immortalize the late minister and cater for his children.
 He urged people of the state not to allow grief to becloud his legacies, calling on all to imbibe the honest and upright lifestyle Ocholi lived.
 In his valedictory message, Justice Ajanah said he knew Ocholi way back in 1991 as a young lawyer who showed dedication, tenacity, professionalism and distinguished himself in his chosen field.
 

“Most of the cases before me then were being handled by Ocholi. The dedication and professionalism with which he handled the cases marked him out as a special breed. Whether he won or lost any  case, you knew that he had worked hard and presented the facts and expressed opinions as only a professional would. His humility was unequalled. His ascension to the rank of SAN and minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria did not come to me as a surprise,” Ajanah said.
 He urged the family members and well wishers to take solace in his legacy, adding that he had gone to be with the Almighty God having lived a pious and honest life.
The representative of the body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN), Dr Alex Iziyon (SAN), described Ocholi as ‘an enigma of a gentleman’ who was tenacious in the approach to his professional calling.
Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama (SAN), described Ocholi as an iconic lawyer, astute politician and a devoted Christian who distinguished himself among peers.