Justice Bamidele Adeleye of the Ondo State High Court has died.
The announcement came on Friday, the 13th of March, 2026, through a statement released in Akure by the Chief Registrar of the Ondo State High Court, Mr Ayodeji Akinsanya.
According to Akinsanya, the judiciary received the news with grief. He described the late judge as a respected member of the bench who served as the presiding judge of High Court 5 in Akure.
“It is with deep sorrow and profound grief that the Ondo State Judiciary announces the passing of Hon. Justice B. F. Adeyeye, a distinguished jurist and serving Judge of High Court 5, Akure.
“Justice Adeyeye departed this earthly realm on Thursday, March 12, 2026,” the statement read.
Akinsanya said the late jurist earned a reputation for integrity and sound judgement during his years in the judiciary. Many within the legal community, he noted, saw him as a steady voice on the bench.
The statement said his time as a judge reflected a clear commitment to fairness and the rule of law. It added that he handled his duties with balance and careful attention to justice.
Colleagues in the legal profession also held him in high regard. Lawyers, court officials and members of the public often spoke about his calm manner and disciplined approach to cases before him.
The judiciary noted that his work left a mark on the justice system in Ondo State. His decisions and years of service, it said, played a role in strengthening the administration of justice in the state.
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It added that his passing leaves a gap within the judiciary and the wider legal community.
“On behalf of the judges, magistrates and staff of the Ondo State Judiciary, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Hon. Justice B. F. Adeyeye.
“We pray that Almighty God grants them the strength to bear this irreparable loss and that the soul of our departed brother rests in perfect peace,” the statement added.
Justice Adeyeye joined the bench of the Ondo State High Court on the 8th of September, 2011. He was born on the 16th of January, 1961.
Before his appointment as a judge, he founded the law firm Fola Adeyeye & Co. in Okitipupa, located in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. His legal practice there built his reputation before he moved into the judiciary.