* Late Ojuolape, pillar of wisdom, integrity, dedication to service – Monarch
By John Odunayo
The Ologotun of Ogotun Ekiti, Oba Adebayo Adesanmi Alademeso and the entire Ologotun-in-council have expressed shock on the passage of a great community leader, philanthropist, moral compass and a retired Acting Chief Judge of the old Ondo State, Justice Edward Adepoju Ojuolape.
The community, in a statement made available on Friday, expressed “deep shock and sadness” on the passage into eternal glory of the eminent jurist.
According to the statement, Ojuolape, a former Acting Chief Judge of Old Ondo State (comprising Present Ondo and Ekiti States ) died two days ago at the ripe age of 98.
It stated, “The collosal judicial juggernaut was a great development mobilizer in the state, a political galvaniser in Ekiti State after leaving the bench and a moral compass both in the Ondo and Ekiti State State Judiciary.
The Ologotun, Oba Adesanmi, speaking on the death of the great community leader, who in retirement later became the leader of the PDP Elders Forum, expressed deep sorrow over his passage, describing his transition as “a peaceful departure to eternal glory of a highly cerebral jurist and deeply loved community leader”.
In a heartfelt condolence message, the paramount ruler extolled the virtues of the late jurist, who he described as “a pillar of wisdom, integrity, and unwavering dedication to service. The entire Ologotun-in-Council is saddened by this demise”.
The royal father described the late judge as “a man of exemplary character, simplicity and dedication who left an indelible legacy of service not only to his family, community, but also to Ondo and Ekiti states and the nation at large, particularly through his significant contributions to legal jurisprudence”.
Reflecting on the remarkable life of the late legal luminary, Oba Adebayo Adesanmi said, “His life was a testament to the values he upheld, and his impact will remain etched in the hearts of all who knew him especially in Ogotun Ekiti, his hometown. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
“Born on May 17, 1927, Hon. Justice Ojuolape answered the divine call on January 16, 2025, at the age of 98. His life and legacy will forever serve as a beacon of inspiration to generations to come”, the royal father said.
