By Our Reporter
The leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has passed away at the age of 96.
In a statement, the family confirmed that Pa Adebanjo peacefully died on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State.
He is survived by his wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, 94, along with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A distinguished lawyer and former organizing secretary of the Action Group, Pa Adebanjo was a respected national leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere. He was known for his unwavering commitment to truth, equity, and justice within the Nigerian democratic space, advocating for accountability among public officeholders throughout his life.
A condolence register has been opened at his residence. The family will announce burial arrangements in due course.