Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye

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Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye
Nationality Nigerian
Education University of Lagos (LL.B, 1984)
Ph.D. in Law
Occupation(s)Jurist, judge, academic
Known forAuthority on electronic evidence in Nigeria

Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye is a Nigerian jurist, legal scholar, and authority on electronic evidence. He served as a Judge of the High Court of Kogi State from 2005 until his retirement in 2023. Following his judicial career, he transitioned into academia and is currently a visiting professor at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), among other professional engagements. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Omolaye-Ajileye studied law at the University of Lagos, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1984. He later obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Law.

Judicial career

In 2005, Omolaye-Ajileye was appointed a Judge of the High Court of Kogi State, a position he held until 15 February 2023. [5] From 2008 until his retirement, he presided over corruption-related cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Kogi State. [6]

He also served as chairman and member of various election petition tribunals across Nigeria. His time on the bench was noted for integrity, impartiality, and commitment to judicial independence. Some observers described him as an "anti-government judge" due to his rulings that were occasionally contrary to government interests. [7] [8]

Academic contributions

Omolaye-Ajileye is regarded as a leading expert in electronic evidence in Nigeria. He has authored several influential works, including: [9]

He has also written more than 80 academic and seminar papers, many of which have been presented at national and international conferences.

Post-judicial career

After his retirement, Omolaye-Ajileye continued his involvement in academia and legal consultancy. He is a visiting professor at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), a faculty member at the Digital Evidence & Cyber Forensic Institute, and has links with Baze University, Abuja. [11] [12] [13]

He has served as a resource person for institutions including [14] [15] the National Judicial Institute (NJI). [16]

References

  1. ↑ "NOUN appoints Justice Omolaye-Ajileye as Visiting Professor | nounnews". nounnews.nou.edu.ng. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  2. ↑ Chioma, Unini (29 May 2025). "Prof. Omolaye-Ajileye (rtd) Questions If Justice Was Served In Onnoghen's Lingering Appeals". TheNigeriaLawyer. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  3. ↑ Edokwe, Bridget (11 February 2023). "Elevate Justice Ajileye to the Court of Appeal - NBA President pleads". BarristerNG.com. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Nigerian judicial officers aren't properly remunerated". This Day Live. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  5. ↑ Edokwe, Bridget (20 February 2023). "'Justice Omolaye-Ajileye Is An Incorruptible Judge' – Gov. Yahaya Bello". BarristerNG.com. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye Archives". Kogi Reports. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "Omolaye-Ajileye: A Judge's Bitter-Sweet Exit From the Bench". Kogi Reports. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "Don't allow the public loose faith in the judiciary – Justice Ajileye — National Accord Newspaper %". 13 November 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  9. ↑ ofcounsel_admin. "Electronic evidence admissibility made easy | OfCounsel Nigeria" . Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  10. ↑ "ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE - Juris Publication | Flutterwave Store". ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE - Juris Publication | Flutterwave Store. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  11. ↑ Telegraph-Admin, New (22 April 2024). "Retired Jurist Advocates New Approach To Justice Administration". New Telegraph. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  12. ↑ Admin (24 February 2024). "Retired Kogi Judge Decries Unpaid Benefits After Exit". Ebira Reporters. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  13. ↑ Chioma, Unini (13 January 2024). "NOUN Appoints Hon. Justice Omolaye-Ajileye As Visiting Professor". TheNigeriaLawyer. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  14. ↑ Edokwe, Bridget (1 September 2020). "COMING OUT SOON!!! A Compendium of Cases On Electronic Evidence, Volume One (2012-2019) -By Hon. Justice Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye". BarristerNG.com. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  15. ↑ Chioma, Unini (29 July 2021). "Judge Decries Absence Of Laws On Electronic Transactions". TheNigeriaLawyer. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  16. ↑ Reporter, Our (3 June 2025). "From pressure to principles: the judge as backbone of rights enforcement". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
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