Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, dies at 100
*He lived an indelible legacy of honour, Gov Aiyedatiwa pays tribute
By KEMI KASUMU
Aiyedatiwa described the late Fasoranti as a respected elder statesman whose life was characterised by wisdom, integrity and selfless service to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, elder statesman and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100.
The death of the revered Yoruba leader was announced on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, by Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in a statement personally signed by him in Akure, the state capital.
Aiyedatiwa described the late Fasoranti as a respected elder statesman whose life was characterised by wisdom, integrity and selfless service to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
According to the governor, the centenarian dedicated his life to the development of his community and the country, leaving behind an enduring legacy of principled leadership and commitment to justice and good governance.
“With a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing of our revered elder statesman, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who departed this world at the glorious age of 100,” the governor said.
The Ondo State governor further described the deceased as a patriarch and a beacon of wisdom whose counsel and fatherly guidance would be greatly missed.
He noted that Fasoranti lived a fulfilled life and left an indelible legacy of honour that would continue to inspire generations.
Aiyedatiwa, on behalf of the Ondo State Government and the people of the state, extended his condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire Ondo State over the loss.
He also prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased’s soul.
“May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” the governor added.
Fasoranti’s death marks the loss of a prominent voice in Yoruba socio-political affairs, particularly within Afenifere, an organisation known for its advocacy of Yoruba interests, democratic governance and restructuring of the Nigerian federation.
