Ekiti Judiciary Honours Late Retired Justice Akinyede

The Ekiti State High Court held a valedictory court session on Monday in honour of the late retired Justice John Ojo Akinyede, who passed away recently. The special sitting, held at the High Court premises in Ado-Ekiti, brought together senior members of the state’s judiciary and legal community.

In his tribute, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Dayo Apata, SAN, described the late jurist as a person of “uncommon integrity, discipline, and unwavering commitment to justice.” He stated that the gathering was not merely to mourn but to celebrate a life dedicated to service.

The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon. Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, noted that Justice Akinyede played a significant role in strengthening the state’s judiciary, recalling the late judge’s impact during his time at the Ikole-Ekiti Judicial Division.

Other speakers, including the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, and a representative of the Inner Bar, Mr. Olagoke O. Fakunle, SAN, praised Justice Akinyede’s exemplary life, mentorship, and enduring legal contributions.

Justice Akinyede was called to the English Bar in 1961 and served extensively in the Ondo and Ekiti judiciaries before retiring from the Ekiti State High Court in 1998.

The event was attended by judges of the High Court and Customary Court of Appeal, senior advocates, NBA branch chairmen, and other legal dignitaries.