Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, a leader of pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere has ded at the age of 96. The elder statesman reportedly died Friday...
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Renowned nationalist and elder statesman, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, has passed away at the age of 96.According to Vanguard, the Yoruba leader breathed his last on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki residence in Lagos State.In an official statement released on Friday, the family confirmed his peaceful departure, saying, “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos home at the age of 96.”Chief Adebanjo, a respected lawyer, former organising secretary of the Action Group, and national leader of Afenifere, is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, alongside his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.Reflecting on his legacy, the family noted, “We will forever cherish his commitment to truth, equity, and justice. His lifelong struggle for an independent and progressive Nigeria remained unwavering until his last breath.”Discussions are currently underway with his associates and well-wishers across Nigeria and beyond to arrange a befitting farewell. The details of his funeral will be made public in due course.Condolence registers have been opened at his residence in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, and his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.The statement was signed on behalf of the family by Mrs. Ayotunde Atteh (née Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs. Adeola Azeez (née Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo.
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