The Ogun State chapter of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has commiserated with the leader of the group, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, over the death of Pa Ayo Adebanjo.
In a statement by its chairman, Mr. Giwa Niyi Osoba, and publicity secretary, Mr. Wale Adedayo, the group described Adebanjo as an indisputable titan of the Obafemi Awolowo School of Politics.
The group said Adebanjo was not just one of its leaders, but a devoted one.
“Whatever achievements are credited to the government of the defunct Western Region under the able leadership of Awolowo, part of the credit goes to Adebanjo. He was an unwavering disciple of the late sage and dutifully carried out party’s directives with the required discipline. He was not just a great Awoist, Adebanjo was a Yoruba patriot,” the Ogun State chapter of Afenifere said.
It said Adebanjo’s Yoruba patriotism did not blind him to the inequity in Nigeria’s flawed federal structure.
He was said to have campaigned vigorously for a just and equitable federation in which every part of Nigeria could develop at its own pace without let or hindrance till he died.
“We are of the firm belief that Adebanjo will be welcome with pats on the back on the other side by Awolowo, Chief Adekunle Ajasin, Senator Abraham Adesanya along with many other leaders who served our people with everything they had before their passages,” said the group.
