My father had covenant with God to die at 100 – Late Afenifere chief, Pa Fasoranti’s son

Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, the Secretary to the Ondo State Government and eldest youngster of late Afenifere chief Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has revealed that his father had a covenant with God to depart the world upon reaching the age of 100.

Speaking throughout a condolence go to by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on the household residence in Ijapo, Akure, on Tuesday evening, Dr. Fasoranti said that the household is celebrating reasonably than mourning the late nationalist’s legacy.

“Baba often told us that he had a covenant with God that whenever he got to 100, he would go. He repeatedly told us that when he died, we should not cry,” Fasoranti mentioned.

“We are not mourning Baba; we are rejoicing. Baba has left us a big pair of shoes to step into, but we can only thank God for the legacy of firmness, resilience, hard work, and love that he left us with.”

He described the late elder statesman who died on the age of 100, as a faithful mother or father and a quiet, efficient communicator who left behind invaluable counsel.

Governor Aiyedatiwa praised the late chief of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group as an epitome of humility, knowledge, and selfless service whose contributions to governance and schooling stay indelible.

“Even at that age, Baba was still influencing decisions of government. That is to tell you that he was still mentally sound,” Aiyedatiwa remarked, including that the state authorities and the nation at giant would honor his reminiscence.