Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo dies @ 96
Leader of the pan- Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, 96, is dead.
Leader of the pan- Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, 96, is dead.
Pa Adebanjo's death was announced by his family on Friday – today, February 14, 2025, in a statement jointly signed on behalf of the family by Mrs. Ayotunde Atteh (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs. Adeola Azeez (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo.
According to the family, he died at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State.
"He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96," the family said.
A distinguished lawyer,he was a former organising secretary of the defunct Action Group.
"He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96," the family said.
A distinguished lawyer,he was a former organising secretary of the defunct Action Group.
Chief Adebanjo, who hailed from Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, along with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
The statement further stated, “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 further stated, “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 further noted that consultations are ongoing with Adebanjo’s friends, associates, and various interest groups across the country and beyond to finalise plans for a befitting funeral, adding that,
details of the funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
Meanwhile, a condolence register has been opened at his residence at 8, Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, as well as his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
details of the funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
Meanwhile, a condolence register has been opened at his residence at 8, Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, as well as his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
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