{
  "id": 15889196,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T12:46:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fasoranti-was-a-towering-figure-pro-tinubu-group/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA’23) has expressed condolences following the death of Afenifere national leader Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti at the age of 100. In a statement signed by Chairman Senator Dayo Adeyeye, the group described the late elder statesman as a towering figure in Nigeria's history defined by sacrifice, integrity, and selfless service.\n\nPunch Nigeria reports that Fasoranti was a teacher, educationist, and former Commissioner for Finance of the old Ondo State. He was described as a faithful disciple of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and a pro-democracy activist who advocated for truth, justice, good governance, true federalism, social justice, and national unity.\n\nThe group noted that Fasoranti served as a custodian of progressive ideals in the South-West and recalled his support during the lead-up to the 2023 general elections.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Fasoranti was a towering figure -Pro-Tinubu group",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/fasoranti-was-a-towering-figure-pro-tinubu-group",
        "published": "2026-10-21T12:10:52.000Z"
      }
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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."
}