₦airaland Forum

Afenifere Chieftain Pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead.

He died on Friday at his Lekki residence in Lekki.

He was 96.

A statement by the family said he died peacefully.

It reads: "With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo.

"He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025 at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96.

" The foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising secretary of Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere is survived by his 94 year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, 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 family is consulting with Papa's friends, associates, numerous interest groups across the length and breadth of Nigeria and beyond, to fine tune plans for a befitting funeral details which will be communicated in due course.

A condolence register is open at his residence in Lagos (8, Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos) and his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode Ogun State."

SamuelOamen:
Afenifere Chieftain Pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead.

He died on Friday at his Lekki residence in Lekki.

He was 96.

A statement by the family said he died peacefully.

It reads: "With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo.

"He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025 at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96.

" The foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising secretary of Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere is survived by his 94 year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, 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 family is consulting with Papa's friends, associates, numerous interest groups across the length and breadth of Nigeria and beyond, to fine tune plans for a befitting funeral details which will be communicated in due course.

A condolence register is open at his residence in Lagos (8, Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos) and his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode Ogun State."


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SeeWahala:
Oh no. He was one of the few liberals they had over there. May his soul rest in peace

EmperorCaesar:
While you have zero liberals over there

See nonsense condolence comment

SeeWahala:
Moses type your RIP and shift 😏 you no get level

LegendHero:
RIP to him.

Tho we don’t value his kind of politics in Yorubaland, but he is one of our leaders and we pray he continue to rest in peace.

God bless Yorubaland.

Shattuck:
Damn what a loss great guy

LegendHero:
RIP to him.

Tho we don’t value his kind of politics in
Yorubaland, but he is one of our leaders and
THRASH


we pray he continue to rest in peace.

God bless Yorubaland.

SeeWahala:
Oh no. He was one of the few liberals they had over there. May his soul rest in peace

LegendHero:
RIP to him.

Tho we don’t value his kind of politics in Yorubaland, but he is one of our leaders and we pray he continue to rest in peace.

God bless Yorubaland.