{"id":146583,"date":"2025-01-18T11:32:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T10:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ekiti-monarch-ologotun-reacts-to-death-of-ojuolape"},"modified":"2025-01-24T19:36:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T18:36:23","slug":"ekiti-monarch-ologotun-reacts-to-death-of-ojuolape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/ekiti-monarch-ologotun-reacts-to-death-of-ojuolape","title":{"rendered":"Ekiti monarch, Ologotun reacts to death of Ojuolape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Ologotun of Ogotun Ekiti, Oba Adebayo Adesanmi Ademeso, and the entire Ologotun-in-Council have expressed deep shock and sadness over the passage into eternal glory of a great community leader, philanthropist, moral compass, and retired Acting Chief Judge of the old Ondo State, Justice Edward Adepoju Ojuolape.<\/p>\n<p>Justice Ojuolape, a former Acting Chief Judge of the old Ondo State (comprising present Ondo and Ekiti States), died two days ago at the ripe age of 98.<\/p>\n<p>In a condolence message, the Ologotun described the deceased as a trailblazer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe colossal judicial juggernaut was a great development mobilizer in the state, a political galvanizer in Ekiti State after leaving the bench, and a moral compass in both the Ondo and Ekiti State Judiciaries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the death of the great community leader, who in retirement became the leader of the PDP Elders Forum, Oba Ademeso expressed deep sorrow over his passage, describing his transition as \u201ca peaceful departure to eternal glory of a highly cerebral jurist and deeply loved community leader.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a heartfelt condolence message, the paramount ruler further extolled the virtues of the late jurist, whom he described as a pillar of wisdom, integrity, and unwavering dedication to service.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe entire Ologotun-in-Council is saddened by this demise,\u201d the royal father said.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, \u201cthe late judge was a man of exemplary character, simplicity, and dedication who left an indelible legacy of service not only to his family and community but also to the two states of Ondo and Ekiti and the nation at large, particularly through his significant contributions to legal jurisprudence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the remarkable life of the late legal luminary, Oba Adebayo Ademeso said, \u201cHis 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Born on May 17, 1927, Hon. Justice Ojuolape answered the divine call on January 16, 2025, at the extraordinary age of 98. His life and legacy will forever serve as a beacon of inspiration to generations to come, the royal father said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Ologotun of Ogotun Ekiti, Oba Adebayo Adesanmi Ademeso, and the entire Ologotun-in-Council have expressed deep shock and sadness over the passage into eternal glory of a great community leader, philanthropist, moral compass, and retired Acting Chief Judge of the old Ondo State, Justice Edward Adepoju Ojuolape. 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