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Elder statesman and National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has died on the age of 100.

His demise was introduced on Tuesday by Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in an announcement personally signed by him in Akure, the state capital.

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

The assertion learn: “With a heavy coronary heart however with whole submission to the need of God, I announce the passing of our revered elder statesman, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who departed this world on the wonderful age of 100.

“Pa Fasoranti was a patriarch, a beacon of knowledge, integrity and selfless service whose century-long life was marked by unusual dedication to the event of our expensive State, Yorubaland and Nigeria at giant.

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“His counsel, fatherly steering and principled stand on problems with justice and good governance might be sorely missed.

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

Aiyedatiwa, on behalf of the Ondo State Government and its individuals, prolonged his condolences to the Fasoranti household, the individuals of Akure Kingdom and the whole state. He prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, saying: “May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”

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