AFENIFERE LEADER REUBEN FASORANTI DIES AT 100
By Aishat Momoh. O.

The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced his death in a statement he personally issued on Tuesday.
Aiyedatiwa described the late elder statesman as a respected leader whose life was marked by wisdom, integrity and selfless service to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
The statement read, “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 Ondo State Government and its residents, extended his condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state.
“May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” he added.
