BREAKING: Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo, dies at 96
By KEMI KASUMU
Death has been announced of a prominent leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, whose passing occurred morning of Friday February 14, 2025 at the age of 96.
The DEFENDER reports that Pa Adebanjo passed away at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State, according to the family, which confirmed the development in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday.
“He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96,” the statement said.
Adebanjo, a distinguished lawyer, former Organising Secretary of the Action Group (AG), and the national leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo Adebanjo, along with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
“We will forever cherish his commitment to fighting for truth, equity, and justice. His belief and struggle for a truly independent and progressive Nigeria was total, and this he fought for until he breathed his last breath,” the statement added.
The statement was signed on behalf of the family by Mrs Ayotunde Atteh (nee Ayo Adebanjo), Mrs Adeola Azeez (nee Ayo Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo Adebanjo.
