Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, diePa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, a prominent Yoruba elder statesman and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100.
His death was confirmed in Akure, Ondo State, on Tuesday.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced the development in a condolence statement issued on behalf of the state government.
Aiyedatiwa described the late Fasoranti as a respected patriarch whose life was marked by wisdom, integrity and dedication to public service.
According to the governor, the deceased made significant contributions to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
He added that Fasoranti’s guidance, counsel and principled advocacy for justice and good governance would be greatly missed.
“On behalf of the Government and the good people of Ondo State, I commiserate with the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire State over this great loss,” Aiyedatiwa said.
The governor noted that the late Afenifere leader had left behind a lasting legacy of honour and service that would continue to inspire future generations.
He also prayed for the peaceful repose of Fasoranti’s soul and expressed sympathy with his family and the people of Ondo State over the loss.
Further details surrounding his death were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report.
