The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, is dead at the age of 100.
His death was confirmed on Tuesday by the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in a statement he personally signed in Akure.
Governor Aiyedatiwa described the late elder statesman as a highly respected figure whose life was defined by wisdom, integrity and selfless service to Ondo State, Yorubaland and the country.
In the statement, the governor said: “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.
“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.
“His counsel, fatherly guidance and principled stand on issues of justice and good governance will be sorely missed. He lived a fulfilled life and left indelible footprints of honour and legacy for generations to come.”
The governor, on behalf of the government and people of Ondo State, condoled with the Fasoranti family and the entire Akure Kingdom, praying for the repose of his soul.
