{
  "id": 15883186,
  "title": "Fasoranti was a towering figure -Pro-Tinubu group",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/fasoranti-was-a-towering-figure-pro-tinubu-group",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T12:10:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fasoranti-was-a-towering-figure-pro-tinubu-group/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA’23) group has expressed condolences to the family of Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the National Leader of Afenifere, who passed away at the age of 100. Described as a towering figure in Nigeria's history, Fasoranti was a teacher, educationist, former Commissioner for Finance of the old Ondo State, and a faithful disciple of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. He was also a fearless pro-democracy activist who consistently championed good governance, true federalism, social justice, and national unity throughout his life. SWAGA’23 noted that Fasoranti's life was a century of sacrifice, integrity, and selfless service, and that he remained a custodian of the progressive ideals that shaped the South-West. The group also recalled his support during the build-up to the 2023 general elections, particularly his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu's presidential ambition.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Fasoranti was a towering figure -Pro-Tinubu group",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/fasoranti-was-a-towering-figure-pro-tinubu-group-15889196",
        "published": "2026-10-21T12:46:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}