Pa Ayo Adebanjo, leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has passed on.
He was 96.
According to an announcement by his family, Pa Adebanjo died on Friday – today, February 14, 2025 – at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State.
“He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96,” the family announced.
A distinguished lawyer, former organising secretary of the Action Group and the national leader of the apex Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, the Afenifere, Chief Adebanjo, who hailed from Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, 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,” the statement added.
The family also disclosed that consultations are ongoing with Adebanjo’s friends, associates, and various interest groups across Nigeria and beyond to finalise plans for a befitting funeral.
Details of the funeral arrangements will be announced in due course, according to the statement.
A condolence register has been opened at his residence at 8, Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, as well as his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
The statement was signed on behalf of the family by Mrs. Ayotunde Atteh (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs. Adeola Azeez (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo.
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