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Justice Adeyeye of Ondo High Court Passes Away at 65

An Ondo State High Court judge, Justice Adeyeye, has reportedly died at the age of 65, drawing tributes from members of the legal community and judiciary

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 7 views Updated Aug 27, 2026
A judge of the Ondo State High Court, Justice Adeyeye, has reportedly passed away at the age of 65.

Sources within the judiciary confirmed that the respected jurist died after a brief illness, although full details surrounding his death were yet to be officially released at the time of reporting.

Justice Adeyeye was widely regarded as a dedicated legal professional who served for several years on the bench, contributing to the administration of justice in Ondo State.

Colleagues in the legal profession described him as a principled and disciplined judge who upheld the rule of law and demonstrated commitment to fairness and justice throughout his judicial career.

Members of the bar and bench have begun paying tribute to the late judge, noting that his passing represents a significant loss to the judiciary in the state.

The Ondo State judiciary is expected to release further information regarding burial arrangements and official condolences to the family of the deceased.

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An Ondo State High Court judge, Justice Adeyeye, has reportedly died at the age of 65, drawing tributes from members of the legal community and judiciary A judge of the Ondo State High Court, Justice Adeyeye, has reportedly passed away at the age of 65.Sources within the judiciary confirmed that the respected jurist died after a brief illness,...

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  • An Ondo State High Court judge, Justice Adeyeye, has reportedly died at the age of 65, drawing tributes from members of the legal community and judiciary A judge of the Ondo State High Court, Justice Adeyeye, has reportedly passed away at the age of 65.Sources within the judiciary confirmed that the respected jurist died after a brief illness, although full details surrounding his death were yet to be officially released at the time of reporting.Justice Adeyeye was widely regarded as a dedicated legal professional who served for several years on the bench, contributing to the administration of justice in Ondo State.Colleagues in the legal profession described him as a principled and disciplined judge who upheld the rule of law and demonstrated commitment to fairness and justice throughout his judicial career.Members of the bar and bench have begun paying tribute to the late judge, noting that his passing represents a significant loss to the judiciary in the state.The Ondo State judiciary is expected to release further information regarding burial arrangements and official condolences to the family of the deceased.
  • This story is filed under News on Glow 99.1 FM.
  • It was published on March 13, 2026.
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