Ekiti State Chief Judge Justice Oyewole Adeyeye Passes Away at 64

Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, has died at the age of 64. He passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, after a brief illness at a tertiary healthcare facility in Ekiti State.

While the official circumstances of his death have not been fully disclosed, reports from The Nation suggest that he had a short stay in the hospital prior to his passing. Justice Adeyeye was appointed Chief Judge on October 11, 2021, by former Governor Kayode Fayemi.

Born in 1960 in Araromi Ugbesi, located in Ekiti East Local Government Area, Justice Adeyeye began his legal career after being called to the bar in 1986. He started as a state counsel in the civil service of the former Ondo State. Following the creation of Ekiti State in 1996, he joined the Ekiti State Judiciary Service Commission.

His dedication and commitment to the judiciary led to his promotion to the Ekiti State High Court in 2002. Over the years, Justice Adeyeye also played a significant role in the legal system by serving on various election petition tribunals.