Ekiti Chief Judge, Oyewole Adeyeye, dies at 64

The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, is dead.

He passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at a tertiary health facility in Ekiti State.

He was aged 64.

Justice Adeyeye, who was appointed to the position on October 11, 2021, by the former Governor Kayode Fayemi, was a respected figure in the legal community, known for his dedication and years of service.

A source close to the late judge disclosed that he had been hospitalized for a short period before his death, though official details remain undisclosed.

Justice Adeyeye’s passing has sent shockwaves through the legal community in Ekiti and beyond, with many remembering his unwavering commitment to the judiciary.

Born in 1960 in Araromi Ugbesi, Ekiti East Local Government Area, Justice Adeyeye embarked on his legal career after being called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986.

His career began with a position as a state counsel in the civil service of the then Ondo State.

Following the creation of Ekiti State in 1996, he joined the Ekiti State Judiciary Service Commission, where his exceptional legal acumen led to his appointment as a judge of the Ekiti State High Court in 2002.

Justice Adeyeye’s career spanned several significant roles, including serving on numerous election petition tribunals. His tenure as Chief Judge was marked by a commitment to upholding the rule of law, and he was widely respected for his integrity and professionalism.

Tributes have poured in from across the state and beyond, with many highlighting his contributions to the development of the legal system in Ekiti. His passing is a major loss to the judiciary and the state at large.

Justice Adeyeye is survived by family, colleagues, and a community that greatly admired his work and character.