Afenifere Leader Reuben Fasoranti Passes Away at 100

Reuben Fasoranti, the National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, died peacefully in his bed at the age of 100 on October 20, 2026. His son, Taiwo Fasoranti, who is also the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, confirmed the news in an interview, stating that his father passed away around 4 p.m.

Taiwo expressed gratitude for his father's impactful life and legacy, viewing the occasion not as mourning but as a celebration of his longevity. He reflected on their close relationship and highlighted his father's commitment to education, noting that he remained active in his schools until shortly before his death.

Taiwo urged family, friends, and admirers to honor his father's memory by supporting the education of underprivileged children and giving back to the community, emphasizing that education was paramount to his father's beliefs.