…Governor Aiyedatiwa mourns
By Duchess Ifeoluwa
National leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti is dead. He died at the ripe age of 100 years.
Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced the passing of the revered Afenifere leader and elder statesman in a condolence statement he personally signed on Tuesday evening.
In the statement, Aiyedatiwa described the late Yoruba leader as a patriarch whose life was defined by wisdom, integrity and selfless service.
The governor said Fasoranti’s century-long life was marked by an unwavering commitment to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
He noted that the elder statesman’s counsel, fatherly guidance and principled positions on justice and good governance would be greatly missed.
“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,” the governor said.
Aiyedatiwa added that Fasoranti had lived a fulfilled life and left an enduring legacy of honour and service that would continue to inspire generations.
On behalf of the Ondo State Government and its people, the governor extended his condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state over the loss.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed elder statesman’s soul.
“May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” Aiyedatiwa said.
Read the condolence statement below:
GOV AIYEDATIWA MOURNS PASSING OF ELDER STATESMAN, PA REUBEN FAMUYIDE FASORANTI, AT 100
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.
His counsel, fatherly guidance and principled stand on issues of justice and good governance will be sorely missed. He lived a fulfilled life and left indelible footprints of honour and legacy for generations to come.
On behalf of the Government and the good people of Ondo State, I commiserate with the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire State over this great loss.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa
Governor, Ondo State
October 20, 2026
