Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has condoled with the Afenifere family and the family of the late elder statesman and chieftain of pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, over his death.
Aiyedatiwa in a statement signed personally by him described the death of Adebanjo, one of the oldest surviving members of Afenifere, as shocking and sad.
Tributes have been pouring in for the late leader, with many describing him as a “true patriot” who fought tirelessly for truth, equity, and justice.
Pa Adebanjo was a distinguished lawyer and former organising secretary of the Action Group. He was a strong advocate for a truly independent and progressive Nigeria.Pa Adebanjo is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.Below are some reactions extracted on X: