AFENIFERE MOURNS LEADER REUBEN FASORANTI, SAYS HE DIED IN A BLAZE OF GLORY

October 21, 2026

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has announced the death of its leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, describing his passing as a glorious departure after more than a century of life.

The organisation announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Secretary-General, Chief Ademola Folarin.

According to the statement, Fasoranti, who was also known as the Asiwaju Yoruba, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Afenifere said the late leader left behind a legacy of integrity and dedication to the common good.

“Our leader leaves behind a legacy of peerless integrity and a deep commitment and devotion to the common good,” the statement read.

The organisation expressed condolences to Fasoranti’s family, members of Afenifere across the world, the people and government of Ondo State, the Yoruba people at home and in the diaspora, and Nigerians.

Afenifere described the late leader as an exemplary figure whose life and service would be remembered by many.

The statement added that arrangements for his burial would be announced in due course.

“May his gentle and noble soul rest in peace. Amen,” the organisation said.