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Afenifere chieftain Pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead

Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a prominent leader of the Afenifere group, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 at his home in Lekki, Lagos on February 14, 2025.
President Bola Tinubu expressed profound sorrow over Adebanjo’s death, recognizing his contributions to justice, democracy, and national unity throughout his life.
Adebanjo was a significant figure in Nigeria's political landscape, advocating for democracy during military rule following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election.
His legacy includes a deep personal bond with Tinubu and a commitment to fighting for equity and truth in Nigeria, as stated by his family.

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Adebanjo was a fearless fighter, patriot – Atiku - Nigeria News Update

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has described late Pa Ayo Adebanjo as a fearless freedom fighter and patriot. Atiku, in a condolence message made available to Blueprint … The post Adebanjo was a fearless fighter, patriot...

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Daily Trust

I've lost my comrade-in-arms, Fasoranti mourns Adebanjo - Daily Trust

Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has mourned the death of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, saying he has lost his comrade-in-arms. In a statement he personally signed, Fasoranti expressed shock and sorrow over Adebanjo’s death earlier on Friday at the age of 96. The statement read: “It is with great shock and sorrow that I received the news of the passing into glory of Chief Samuel Ayodeji Adebanjo, my brother, comrade-in-arms and political associate for …

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Daily Post Nigeria

Pa Ayo Adebanjo's passing will leave indelible mark on nation's history

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, saying it comes with profound sorrow. He lamented that Nigeria has lost a political leader whose decades of unwavering struggle for justice, democracy, and national unity have left an indelible mark on our nation’s history. The family disclosed that Pa Adebanjo transitioned peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home in Lekki, Lagos. Tinubu said all who kn…

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Premium Times Nigeria

Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere leader, is dead

Ayo Adebanjo's death was announced in a statement by his family on Friday.

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The Guardian Nigeria

Afenifere chieftain Pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead

A chieftain of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, is dead. Adebajo died on Friday morning at his Lekki residence in Lagos aged 96. “With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, […]

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Roving Naija

PDP Mourns Nationalist Afenifere Leader Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Says His Death Is A National Tragedy

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed it’s deep sadness over the death of elder statesman, nationalist and a foremost advocate of democracy in Nigeria, the leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, describing it as a national tragedy. According to a statement from the party, Chief Adebanjo was a fearless lawyer, forthright and principled politician, uncompromising democrat and leading national light who stood for the people’s rights in…

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