The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT) have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, foremost nationalist, Afenifere leader and founding member of the Southern/Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF), describing him as a strong advocate for justice and democracy in Nigeria.
In a statement, ILT President Prof. Elochukwu Amucheazi paid tribute to Adebanjo’s contributions to Nigerian politics and his warnings about the country’s challenges.
He said: “We join to mourn the death of this great man, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. He was one of the front runners of Nigerian politics. He stood for justice and democracy in the country and warned all about the impending crisis.
“The uprising in the North is rising, and Adebanjo had continued to warn about it and had pleaded with the white sponsors and their Nigerian collaborators to be mindful of the consequences.
“Significantly,  Adebanjo and Zlk the founder of Nigeria died at the same age of 96. Can we listen or learn a word or two from them? Tomorrow cannot really be guaranteed!”
