Ooni, Omisore mourn Afenifere leader Fasoranti

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and former Osun deputy governor Iyiola Omisore have paid tribute to the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the elder statesman and national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation died on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the age of 100.

In a statement released Wednesday, Ooni Ogunwusi described the passing of the centenarian as a profound loss to Nigeria and the Yoruba race. The Ooni noted that Fasoranti's life was defined by wisdom, integrity, and dedicated service, stating that his contributions to democratic governance and the preservation of Yoruba identity would remain significant in the nation's history.

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