Foremost Yoruba leader and Chairman of Afenifere, a Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead.
Adebanjo, a highly successful lawyer and politician, according to family statement died on Friday at his Lekki Phase 1 residence, Lagos. He was aged 96.
The statement signed by Mr Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo on behalf of the children and family partly reads "With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo.
"He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025 at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96.
"The foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising secretary of Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere is survived by his 94 year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, 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 family is consulting with Papa's friends, associates, numerous interest groups across the length and breadth of Nigeria and beyond, to fine tune plans for a befitting funeral details which will be communicated in due course.
"A condolence register is open at his residence in Lagos (8, Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos) and his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode Ogun State".
Oba Oladapo Olaitan, the Deputy Chairman of the faction of the Afenifere loyal to Pa Adebanjo's leadership confirmed the demise of the foremost Yoruba leader on Friday.
Oba Olaitan said "Yes, it is the truth, Baba has left us, Afenifere will soon issue a statement on his exit"
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