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Tributes pour as sympathisers gather at Fasoranti's Akure home
Prominent figures and community members pay final respects at Reuben Fasoranti's residence in Akure after his death at age 100.
In brief
Prominent figures and community members pay final respects at Reuben Fasoranti's residence in Akure after his death at age 100. Reuben Fasoranti, a 100-year-old Afenifere leader, died on Tuesday, prompting tributes from Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and community members at his Akure residence. Originally…
Tributes pour at Fasoranti's residence
Sympathisers and political associates of the late Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, arrived at his Ijapo Estate residence in Akure on Wednesday morning to sympathise with his family.
Fasoranti dies at age 100
The News Agency of Nigeria reports Mr Fasoranti died on Tuesday evening at the age of 100.
Condolence register opens
A condolence register has been opened at the late Fasoranti's residence as prominent figures and community members pay their final respects.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa's tribute
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa described the late elder statesman as an epitome of kindness, humility, knowledge and inner strength.
Sehinde Arogbofa's tribute
Sehinde Arogbofa, the secretary-general of Afenifere, described Mr Fasoranti as accommodating and a rallying point for aggrieved members.
Chairman Gbenga Fasua's tribute
The Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Gbenga Fasua, described Mr Fasoranti's life as fulfilled and a legend, educationist, frontiersman and political scientist.
Health Adviser Simidele Odimayo's tribute
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Simidele Odimayo, described Mr Fasoranti as a man of grace, integrity, doggedness and social consciousness.
APC Campaign Council tribute
Victor Olabimtan, Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council 2027 in Ondo State, described Mr Fasoranti as a titan of Afenifere and embodiment of 'omoluabi' virtues.
Afenifere's values upheld
Mr Arogbofa said the deceased upheld the values of Afenifere as laid down by Obafemi Awolowo, the pre-Independence former premier of the Western Region.
Fasoranti's legacy
Mr Olabimtan added that the late elder statesman's life was worthy of emulation and he was a mentor to all of us.
Fasoranti's impact
The late Afenifere leader replicated himself in many people and was committed to truth and defending the helpless at all times.
Fasoranti's death
The News Agency of Nigeria reports Mr Fasoranti died on Tuesday evening at the age of 100.
The takeaway
Reuben Fasoranti, a 100-year-old Afenifere leader, died on Tuesday, prompting tributes from Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and community members at his Akure residence.
