The leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has died at the age of 100.
Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State announced the death of the elder statesman in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday.
“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.
“Pa Fasoranti was a patriarch, a beacon of wisdom, integrity and selfless service whose century-long life was marked by uncommon commitment to the development of our dear State, Yorubaland and Nigeria at large,” the statement read in part.
The governor also expressed sympathy to the deceased’s family, the people of Akure Kingdom and residents of Ondo State, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.
Fasoranti remained an influential voice in conversations about the political and social future of Yorubaland