Tributes Pour In as Ekiti’s Chief Judge Oyewole Adeyeye Dies, Leaving Lasting Legacy

The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, has died at the age of 63 following a brief illness.The news of his passing was confirmed on Tuesday by Olanike Adegoke, the Chief Registrar of the Ekiti State Judiciary.In an official statement, Judiciary Public Relations Officer Michael Oba conveyed Adegoke’s tribute, honoring Justice Adeyeye as “a respected jurist committed to upholding fairness, equity, and justice…”CONTINUE READING…

“The late Chief Judge’s contributions to the judiciary and Ekiti State are immeasurable, and his legacy will be sorely missed,” Adegoke stated.

Born in 1960 in Araromi Ugbesi, Ekiti East Local Government Area, Justice Adeyeye was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986. He became Chief Judge of Ekiti State in October 2021 and served with distinction until his passing.