Chief Ayo Adebanjo, the leader of the foremost pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere is dead.
Pa Adebanjo as he is fondly called was aged 96 years.
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The family of the late nonagenarian in a statement signed by the trio of by Mrs Ayotunde Atteh (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs Adeola Azeez (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adeba stated that he died peacefully at his Lekki Lagos home earlier today, Friday February 14, 2025.
Part of the statement read:
“He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96,” the statement read.
“Adebanjo, a distinguished lawyer, former organising secretary of the Action Group, and the national leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, along with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
“We will forever cherish his commitment to fighting for truth, equity, and justice. His belief and struggle for a truly independent and progressive Nigeria was total, and this he fought for until he breathed his last breath.”