Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, elder statesman and national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced his death on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in a statement personally signed by him in Akure, the state capital.
Expressing grief over the death, Aiyedatiwa described Fasoranti as a revered elder statesman whose century-long life was defined by wisdom, integrity and selfless service to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.
“With a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing of our revered elder statesman, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who departed this world at the glorious age of 100,” the governor said.
He described the late Afenifere leader as a patriarch and a symbol of principled leadership whose contributions to society would remain a lasting legacy.
“Pa Fasoranti was a patriarch, a beacon of wisdom, integrity and selfless service whose century-long life was marked by uncommon commitment to the development of our dear State, Yorubaland and Nigeria at large,” the statement read.
Aiyedatiwa said Fasoranti’s counsel, fatherly guidance and principled positions on justice and good governance would be greatly missed.
“His counsel, fatherly guidance and principled stand on issues of justice and good governance will be sorely missed.
“He lived a fulfilled life and left indelible footprints of honour and legacy for generations to come,” the governor added.
On behalf of the Ondo State Government and its people, Aiyedatiwa extended condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state over the loss.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the elder statesman’s soul, saying, “May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
