The Yoruba nation and Nigeria are mourning the loss of a respected elder statesman, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the age of 100. According to the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, and the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Fasoranti’s passing is a significant loss to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria as a whole.
In a statement, Afenifere described Fasoranti as a man of great wisdom, integrity, and courage who dedicated his life to the service of the Yoruba people and Nigeria. The organization expressed its deepest condolences to the Fasoranti family and the Yoruba nation.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also mourned Fasoranti’s passing, praising him for his service to the Yoruba people and Nigeria. In a statement, the governor said Fasoranti served the nation passionately and will be deeply missed.
Fasoranti, a centenarian, was the leader of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organization that advocates for the rights and interests of the Yoruba people in Nigeria. His death has been met with widespread condolences from across the political spectrum, reflecting his status as a respected elder statesman and a unifying figure for the Yoruba people.
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