George Sodeinde Sowemimo
George Sodeinde Sowemimo | |
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| Chief Justice of Nigeria | |
| In office 1983–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Atanda Fatai Williams |
| Succeeded by | Ayo Gabriel Irikefe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1920 |
| Died | 29 November 1997 (aged 77) |
| Political party | Non partisian |
Chief George Sodeinde Sowemimo, GCON (8 November 1920 – 29 November 1997) was a Nigerian jurist and chief justice of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985. Prior to becoming a Supreme Court judge, Sowemimo is remembered as the judge in the treasonable felony charge of the State v Omisade and others.