Nigeria: Tinubu, Awolowo's Family Mourn As Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti, Dies At 100
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu and the Chief Obafemi Awolowo family, yesterday, paid glowing tributes to Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100 on Tuesday. In a heartfelt tribute, the President acknowledged the monumental loss to Yorubaland and Nigeria. Tinubu described Fasoranti as a patriarch, teacher, and unwavering Awoist who devoted his life to serving the people. He recalled Fasoranti's status as the Afenifere leader, a beacon of integrity, courage, and principle who championed justice, true federalism, and good governance.
The President highlighted Fasoranti's distinguished career as an educationist, former Commissioner for Finance in Ondo State, and a staunch pro-democracy activist who resisted military dictatorship and narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during the Abacha era. Tinubu emphasized Fasoranti's remarkable 100-year life, marked by selflessness and an unparalleled commitment to the advancement of Ondo State, Yorubaland, and the nation.
He extended condolences to Fasoranti's family, the Olus of Akure, the people of Ondo State, and the Afenifere community, praying that God may grant his soul eternal rest.
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