Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has mourned the death of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing the late Afenifere leader as a respected Yoruba elder whose life was marked by wisdom, courage and selfless service.
Makinde, in a condolence message issued on Tuesday, described Fasoranti’s death as a monumental loss to the Yoruba nation, while acknowledging his contributions to politics, cultural preservation and public service.
According to the governor, Fasoranti played a significant role in shaping political discourse and providing counsel and guidance to successive generations.
He said the late elder statesman remained committed to the unity and advancement of the Yoruba people, adding that his dedication to integrity and service would continue to define his legacy.
Makinde said Fasoranti’s influence extended beyond political engagements, noting that his interventions and counsel contributed to the preservation of values and traditions important to the Yoruba people.
The governor expressed condolences to the Fasoranti family, the Akure Kingdom, the Ondo State Government and people, as well as the entire Yoruba nation over the death of the elder statesman.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of Fasoranti’s soul and urged Nigerians to uphold the values of discipline, integrity and selfless service that the deceased represented throughout his lifetime.
Fasoranti, a prominent leader of the Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, was widely regarded as one of the influential elder statesmen in the region.
His death was announced by the Ondo State governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa, on Tuesday.
