Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has expressed condolences on the death of the Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice John Oyewole Adeyeye.
Justice Adeyeye passed on Monday. He was aged 64 years old.
The Governor, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described the late Justice Adeyeye’s demise as heartrending and a colossal loss for the State.
Governor Oyebanji said with the death of the late Justice Adeyeye, the Judiciary in Ekiti State in particular and Nigeria in general has lost a great pillar and an asset whose worth is invaluable.
He described the deceased as a firm and forthright jurist who demonstrated an unwavering dedication to the principles of equity and justice.
The Governor noted that the deceased worked hard for a vibrant and independent Judiciary in his lifetime which made that arm of government to contribute to good governance and the defence of the rights of citizens.
Governor Oyebanji added that the late Justice Adeyeye did his best in advocating better welfare for judicial officers and staff members of the Ekiti State Judiciary to ensure effective service delivery and smooth running of the justice sector.
He prayed God to grant the immediate and extended family of the deceased and the people of Araromi Ugbesi in Ekiti East Local Government area, members of the Bar and the Bench, the fortitude to bear the loss.
The Governor urged the family to be consoled by the great impact and the sterling contributions of the deceased to the justice sector and overall development of the state.
“This is indeed a great loss to our dear state. On behalf of the Government and people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the family of the late Hon Justice Adeyeye and pray that the good Lord will console and comfort them, and grant the dear departed eternal rest.”, Governor Oyebanji added.
