Ooni of Ife Honors Afenifere Leader Fasoranti's Legacy

Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, expressed his condolences following the death of Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization Afenifere, who passed away at the age of 100. In a statement released by Moses Olafare, the Ooni Palace Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ogunwusi referred to Fasoranti's passing as “a profound loss to the Yoruba race and Nigeria.” He praised Fasoranti for his dedicated service, wisdom, integrity, and commitment to the advancement of the Yoruba people.

The Ooni noted that Fasoranti was part of a generation of respected leaders whose contributions to Nigeria's political development and the preservation of Yoruba identity would remain significant. He acknowledged Fasoranti's influence in discussions about the future of Yorubaland and Nigeria, extending condolences to the Fasoranti family, Afenifere members, the people of Akure, the Ondo State government, and the entire Yoruba race.

Ogunwusi prayed for the peaceful repose of Fasoranti's soul and strength for his family and admirers.