Afenifere Leader Reuben Fasoranti Dies at 100

Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the National Leader of Afenifere, passed away at the age of 100, as announced by Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Fasoranti was a significant figure in Nigeria's progressive political tradition, advocating for education, democracy, and Yoruba unity.

Born in 1926 in Akure, Ondo State, he experienced Nigeria's colonial era, independence in 1960, the Civil War, and the return to democracy in 1999. He was educated at University College Ibadan, University of Hull, and Macquarie University.

Fasoranti was closely associated with the political ideology of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and became the national leader of Afenifere, which focuses on Yoruba interests and national development. He was a vocal opponent of military rule and survived an assassination attempt during General Sani Abacha's regime.

His leadership fostered discussions on the socio-economic future of the Yoruba people, and he remained a prominent elder statesman until his death.