Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, elder statesman and national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, is dead. He was 100 years old.
His death was announced on Tuesday by Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in a statement personally signed by him in Akure, the state capital.
Aiyedatiwa described the late Fasoranti as a revered elder statesman whose life was defined by wisdom, integrity and selfless service to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
The governor said the centenarian devoted his life to the development of his community and the country, leaving behind an enduring legacy of principled leadership and commitment to justice and good governance.
“With a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing of our revered elder statesman, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who departed this world at the glorious age of 100,” the statement read.
The governor further described Fasoranti as a patriarch and a beacon of wisdom whose counsel and fatherly guidance would be sorely missed.
According to him, the late Afenifere leader lived a fulfilled life and left an indelible legacy of honour that would continue to inspire generations.
Aiyedatiwa, on behalf of the Ondo State Government and its people, extended his condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state over the loss.
He also prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased’s soul, saying, “May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
