Breaking: Afenifere chief Pa Fasoranti dies

The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has died on the age of 100.

His dying was introduced on Tuesday October 20, 2026 by Ondo state Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in a press release personally signed by him in Akure, the state capital.

The governor described Fasoranti as a revered elder statesman whose life was characterised by knowledge, integrity and selfless service to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.

Aiyedatiwa mentioned the late Afenifere chief devoted his century-long life to the event of his state and the nation, forsaking a legacy that may be remembered by generations.

Aiyedatiwa mourns elder statesman

In the assertion, the governor expressed unhappiness over the dying, saying Fasoranti’s contributions to public life and his dedication to the progress of the folks could be drastically 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,” he mentioned.

Aiyedatiwa described the deceased as a patriarch and a supply of knowledge whose life was marked by dedication to the event of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.

“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,” the governor added.

His counsel, dedication to justice might be missed

The governor mentioned Fasoranti’s fatherly steerage and principled positions on justice and good governance could be sorely missed by those that benefited from his expertise and counsel.

He famous that the elder statesman lived a fulfilled life and left an everlasting legacy of honour for future generations.

“His counsel, fatherly guidance and principled stand on issues of justice and good governance will be sorely missed,” Aiyedatiwa mentioned.

“He lived a fulfilled life and left indelible footprints of honour and legacy for generations to come.”

Governor commiserates with household, Akure Kingdom

Aiyedatiwa, on behalf of the Ondo State sovernment and the folks of the state, prolonged his condolences to the Fasoranti household, the folks of Akure Kingdom and the complete state over the loss.

He additionally prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, saying, “May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”

Fasoranti’s dying marks the tip of a century-long life that the Ondo State Government says was devoted to public service, the development of Yorubaland and the event of Nigeria.