Afenifere Chieftain Ayo Adebanjo Passes Away At 96 – Nigeria Mourns

Afenifere Chieftain Ayo Adebanjo Passes Away At 96 – Nigeria Mourns

Elder statesman and prominent Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96.Adebanjo passed away peacefully on Friday morning at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State, according to a statement released by his family…….READ MORE 

The statement, signed by his children—Mrs. Ayotunde Atteh (née Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs. Adeola Azeez (née Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo—expressed gratitude for his life of service to God, the nation, and humanity.

“We will forever cherish his commitment to fighting for truth, equity, and justice. His belief and struggle for a truly independent and progressive Nigeria were total, and he fought for them until his last breath,” the statement read.

The family is consulting with Adebanjo’s associates and interest groups to arrange a befitting funeral. Details will be announced later, with condolence registers opened at his Lagos residence and his hometown in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State.

The late Adebanjo, a former organizing secretary of the Action Group, is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, as well as children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.