His death comes a year after a section of the High Court building in Ekiti State collapsed on him while he was in his office.
Reports indicate that he had yet to fully recover and struggled with his health following his discharge from the hospital.
Daily Post sources say the information about his death is still been kept away from the public. However, the Association of International Female Lawyer, FIDA, has sent condolences to the family.
The condolence message read: “With deep sorrow in our hearts and in total submission to the will of God, FIDA Ekiti consoles with the family of the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon Justice Oyewole Adeyeye on his call to glory.
“May He find rest with his maker.
“I pray that God grants the family, the Judiciary and the people of Ekiti State, the grace to bear this irreparable loss. Adieu great one.”