Elder statesman and National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100.
His death was announced on Tuesday by Ondo State Governor,
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in a statement personally signed by him in Akure, the state
capital.
The governor described Fasoranti as a revered elder
statesman whose life was marked by wisdom, integrity and selfless service to
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The statement read: “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.
“His counsel, fatherly guidance and principled stand on
issues of justice and good governance will be sorely missed.
“He lived a fulfilled life and left indelible footprints of
honour and legacy for generations to come.”
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. He prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul,
saying: “May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
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