Condolences Flow as Friends and Associates Visit Fasoranti's Home in Akure

Many sympathisers and political friends of the late Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, gathered at his Ijapo Estate home in Akure, Ondo State, on Wednesday morning to support his family.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Fasoranti passed away on Tuesday evening at the age of 100.

A condolence register has been set up at his home for prominent figures and community members to pay their last respects.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa wrote in the condolence register, calling the late elder statesman a model of kindness, humility, knowledge and strength.

Mr Aiyedatiwa said Mr Fasoranti had the gift to create and carry out ideas for the benefit of humanity, adding that he “came, lived and conquered.”

Community Leaders Remember Fasoranti

Sehinde Arogbofa, the secretary-general of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political group, described Mr Fasoranti as welcoming.

Mr Arogbofa said the deceased maintained the values of Afenifere as set by the great Yoruba leader and former premier of the defunct Western Region, Obafemi Awolowo.

He added that Mr Fasoranti was a unifying figure who always helped bring together upset members of the group.

“He was a mentor to all of us. We thank God for his life,” he said.

The Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Gbenga Fasua, called Mr Fasoranti’s life a fulfilled one.

Mr Fasua referred to the deceased as a legend, educationist, pioneer and political scientist, noting that he had influenced many people.

Tributes from Political Figures

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Simidele Odimayo, described Mr Fasoranti as a man of grace, honesty, determination and social awareness.

Mr Odimayo, a professor, stated that the late Afenifere leader always stood for truth and defended the weak.

In his tribute, Victor Olabimtan, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council 2027 in Ondo State, called Mr Fasoranti a titan of Afenifere and a true example of ‘omoluabi’ virtues.

Mr Olabimtan, a former speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, added that the life of the late elder statesman was worth following.