In a landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has upheld the death sentence handed to Ramon Adedoyin, owner of Hilton Hotels, for the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a Master's student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Delivering its ruling on Thursday, the appellate court confirmed the decision of the Osun State High Court, reiterating that the original conviction remains valid. The court, however, quashed the forfeiture of Hilton Hotel and the earlier directive mandating Adedoyin and others to sponsor the education of Adegoke’s children.
The judgment reads in part: "The judgment of the High Court of Osun State stands. Adedoyin's appeal is dismissed in part. The Court of Appeal held that Adedoyin was properly convicted and sentenced to death. However, the order of forfeiture of Hilton Hotel and the educational scholarship directive are set aside."
This judgment echoes the May 2023 ruling by Justice Adepele Ojo, Chief Judge of Osun State, which found Adedoyin and two staff members guilty of the gruesome murder. The case, which gripped the nation, has been a painful reminder of the need for accountability and justice.
The tragic death of Timothy Adegoke sparked widespread outrage, with many demanding justice for the young man whose life was cut short under horrifying circumstances. This latest judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice prevails.
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