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The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100.
His death was announced on Tuesday October 20, 2026 by Ondo state Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in a statement personally signed by him in Akure, the state capital.
The governor described Fasoranti as a revered elder statesman whose life was characterised by wisdom, integrity and selfless service to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
Aiyedatiwa said the late Afenifere leader devoted his century-long life to the development of his state and the country, leaving behind a legacy that would be remembered by generations.
Aiyedatiwa mourns elder statesman
In the statement, the governor expressed sadness over the death, saying Fasoranti’s contributions to public life and his commitment to the progress of the people would be greatly missed.
“With a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing of our revered elder statesman, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who departed this world at the glorious age of 100,” he said.
Aiyedatiwa described the deceased as a patriarch and a source of wisdom whose life was marked by dedication to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
“Pa Fasoranti was a patriarch, a beacon of wisdom, integrity and selfless service whose century-long life was marked by uncommon commitment to the development of our dear State, Yorubaland and Nigeria at large,” the governor added.
His counsel, commitment to justice will be missed
The governor said Fasoranti’s fatherly guidance and principled positions on justice and good governance would be sorely missed by those who benefited from his experience and counsel.
He noted that the elder statesman lived a fulfilled life and left an enduring legacy of honour for future generations.
“His counsel, fatherly guidance and principled stand on issues of justice and good governance will be sorely missed,” Aiyedatiwa said.
“He lived a fulfilled life and left indelible footprints of honour and legacy for generations to come.”
Governor commiserates with family, Akure Kingdom
Aiyedatiwa, on behalf of the Ondo State sovernment and the people of the state, extended his condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state over the loss.
He also prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, saying, “May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
Fasoranti’s death marks the end of a century-long life that the Ondo State Government says was dedicated to public service, the advancement of Yorubaland and the development of Nigeria.
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