Leader of Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead. He died on Friday morning (February 14, 2025) at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State.
Pa Adebanjo died at the age of 96. His death was announced by his family in a statement issued on Friday.
The statement signed by Mrs Ayotunde Atteh (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs Adeola Azeez (nee Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo on behalf of the family, reads;
“He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96.”
“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.”
He is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
For those who don’t know, Pa Adebanjo was distinguished lawyer, former organising secretary of the Action Group and the national leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere.
