(SINL NIGERIA) The Chief Justice of Ekiti state, Oyewole Adeyeye is dead.
The state judiciary confirmed the death, saying he was aged 64.
The Chief Registrar, Adegoke Olanike, in a statement signed by the Judiciary’s Public Relations Officer, Olayiwola Michael, said Adeyeye died after a brief illness.
According to the statement, late Adeyeye was a respected jurist who dedicated his life to upholding the principles of fairness, equity, and justice.
The statement reads, “It is with profound sadness that the Chief Registrar of Ekiti State Judiciary, Adegoke Olanike, Esq., announces the passing of Ekiti State Chief Judge, Hon Justice John Oyewole Adeyeye, after a brief illness.
“The late Chief Judge was a respected jurist who dedicated his life to upholding the principles of fairness, equity, and justice.
“His contribution to the development of the judiciary and Ekiti State at large is immeasurable, and his legacy will be deeply missed.
“Further details will be announced in due course”.
