Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa confirmed the death of the elder statesman in a statement on Tuesday.
“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,” Mr Aiyedatiwa said.
Mr Aiyedatiwa expressed condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state over the loss.
He said the late elder statesman had left an enduring legacy for future generations.
The governor, on behalf of the state government and its people, prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul.