Justice Bamidele Fola Adeyeye of the Ondo State High Court has passed away.
The death of the jurist was announced on Friday in Akure in a statement issued by the Chief Registrar of the Ondo State High Court, Ayodeji Akinsanya. According to the statement, Justice Adeyeye died on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Describing the late judge as a dedicated and respected member of the judiciary, the statement noted that his years on the bench were marked by integrity, fairness, and an unwavering commitment to justice. It added that he was widely admired by colleagues, members of the legal profession, and the public for his humility, sound judgment, and impartiality.
“Justice Adeyeye was a beacon of integrity, wisdom and dedication to the cause of justice. His years of service on the bench were marked by an unwavering commitment to fairness, equity and the rule of law,” the statement said.
The judiciary also noted that his contributions to the development of the justice system in Ondo State would remain enduring, describing his death as a significant loss to the judiciary, the state, and the country.
On behalf of judges, magistrates, and staff of the Ondo State Judiciary, the Chief Registrar extended condolences to the family of the late jurist and prayed for the repose of his soul.
Justice Adeyeye was sworn in as a judge of the Ondo State High Court on September 8, 2011. Born on January 16, 1961, he had earlier established the law firm Fola Adeyeye & Co in Okitipupa, Ondo State, before his appointment to the bench.
