Senate mourns, desires Pa Reuben Fasoranti immortalised

The Senate Wednesday mourned the demise of former Afenifere chief, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who died on October 20, 2026, on the age of 100, resolving to suggest the naming of an academic establishment in his honour.

The decision was sequel to a movement by Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire (Ondo Central), who described the late elder statesman as a dedicated nationalist whose contributions to training, democracy and political improvement wouldn’t be forgotten.

Adegbonmire knowledgeable that Fasoranti, who was born on May 11, 1926, in Akure, Ondo State, had a distinguished profession in training and politics.

According to him, the deceased established Omooluorogbo Nursery and Primary School and Akure High School, contributing to instructional improvement within the state.

The lawmaker additionally recalled his affiliation with the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, his position as a founding member of the Alliance for Democracy and his management of Afenifere following the demise of Pa Abraham Adesanya.

He stated Fasoranti served as Commissioner for Finance beneath the administration of the late Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin in Ondo State between 1979 and 1983, including that he was additionally amongst those that opposed navy rule and advocated the restoration of democratic governance.

Seconding the movement, Senator Olajide Ipinsagba (Ondo North), described Fasoranti’s demise as a big loss to the state, recalling his position in resolving disputes amongst younger individuals, elders and different teams.

“He was always there to resolve problems within the youth, within the elders and among all parties concerned in any dispute. So today we have lost him,” the senator stated.

Describing the late statesman’s wealth of data and expertise, the lawmaker added: “His death is like a burnt library to all the people in the State because of the knowledge that we tapped from him.”

The Senate subsequently adopted three prayers to ship a delegation to convey its condolences to his household and the individuals of Ondo state, and suggest that an academic establishment be named after him in recognition of his contributions to training in Yorubaland.