Pa Reuben Fasoranti, National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, has died at the age of 100.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa confirmed his death in a statement on Tuesday.
“With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing of our revered elder statesman,” the governor said.
Aiyedatiwa described Fasoranti as a man of wisdom and integrity who spent his long life promoting the interests of Yorubaland and Nigeria.
According to the governor, the late Afenifere leader was known for his commitment to justice and good governance, and his fatherly guidance and principled positions on national issues will be sorely missed.
He extended condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire Ondo State.
Aiyedatiwa also described the deceased as a patriarch and a symbol of selfless service whose contributions to his community and the country will continue to inspire future generations.
Fasoranti was a prominent voice in Nigerian politics, particularly for his advocacy for the rights and interests of the Yoruba people under the Afenifere platform.
Details of funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Tributes are expected from across the political and social spectrum.
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