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Afenifere national leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100.
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa confirmed the elder statesman’s death in a statement on Tuesday.
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The governor praised Fasoranti’s lifelong commitment to public service, justice and good governance.
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Aiyedatiwa commiserated with the deceased’s family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the people of Ondo State.
October 20, (THEWILL) – Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced the death of the revered elder statesman in a statement personally issued on Tuesday.
Aiyedatiwa described Fasoranti as a respected leader whose life was dedicated to public service, the development of Ondo State, the advancement of Yorubaland and the progress of Nigeria.
The governor said the late Afenifere leader was a symbol of wisdom, integrity and selflessness, adding that his contributions to the promotion of justice and good governance 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,” the statement read.
Aiyedatiwa further noted that Fasoranti’s counsel, fatherly guidance and principled positions on critical national issues had left an enduring mark on the people and institutions he served.
According to the governor, the centenarian lived a fulfilled life and established a legacy of honour that would continue to inspire future generations.
The Ondo State governor, on behalf of the state government and its residents, extended his condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state over the loss.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased’s soul, describing his passing as a significant loss to Ondo State and the wider Yoruba community.
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