Afenifere Leader Ayo Adebanjo Dies At 96
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a prominent leader of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, has died at the age of 96.
The nonagenarian died on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the family confirmed his passing in a statement that was made available to journalists on Friday.
‘He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96.
Adebanjo, a distinguished lawyer, former Organizing Secretary of the Action Group, and the national leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, along with 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 submitted in a joint statement by Mrs Ayotunde Atteh (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs Adeola Azeez (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo–Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank yo
