Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, has passed away following a brief illness.
While the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, sources confirmed he died on Monday.
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Justice Adeyeye was appointed as Chief Judge of Ekiti State by former Governor Kayode Fayemi, who swore him into office on October 11, 2021. He was born in 1960.
In a statement announcing his death, Adegoke Olanike, the Chief Registrar of the Ekiti State Judiciary, expressed deep sadness at the loss.
The statement, which was also signed by Public Relations Officer Mr. Oba Olayiwola Michael, highlighted Justice Adeyeye’s distinguished career and his commitment to fairness, equity, and justice.
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“He was a highly respected jurist whose contributions to both the judiciary and the development of Ekiti State are immeasurable. His legacy will be greatly missed,” the statement read.
Further details regarding his funeral arrangements will be provided in due course.
Justice Adeyeye’s legal career spanned several decades. After being called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986, he began his professional journey as a state counsel in the old Ondo State Civil Service before moving to Ekiti State in 1996.
He later became a member of the Judiciary Service Commission and was appointed to the Ekiti State High Court bench in 2002.
In a notable incident last year, Justice Adeyeye was hospitalized after part of the state high court building collapsed while he was in his office.
Though no lives were lost, the Chief Judge sustained serious injuries in the incident.
Photo of the late Judge
