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Afenifere Chieftain Adebanjo Dies At 96 (23878 Views)

SamuelOamen: 1:40pm On Feb 14

Afenifere Chieftain Pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead.

He died on Friday at his Lekki residence in Lekki.

He was 96.

A statement by the family said he died peacefully.

It reads: "With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the ing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo.

"He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025 at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96.

" The foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising secretary of Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere is survived by his 94 year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

"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.

"The family is consulting with Papa's friends, associates, numerous interest groups across the length and breadth of Nigeria and beyond, to fine tune plans for a befitting funeral details which will be communicated in due course.

A condolence is open at his residence in Lagos (8, Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos) and his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode Ogun State."

https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-afenifere-chieftain-adebanjo-dies-at-96/

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SeeWahala: 1:42pm On Feb 14

Oh no. He was one of the few liberals they had over there. May his soul rest in peace cry

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ozo13(m): 1:43pm On Feb 14

He has contributed his own quota to the devt of Nigeria.May God Almighty grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss.

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EXOUSIAng: 1:43pm On Feb 14

Rest on sire.
You did great

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iwaeda: 1:43pm On Feb 14

SamuelOamen:
Afenifere Chieftain Pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead.

He died on Friday at his Lekki residence in Lekki.

He was 96.

A statement by the family said he died peacefully.

It reads: "With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the ing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo.

"He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025 at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96.

" The foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising secretary of Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere is survived by his 94 year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

"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.

"The family is consulting with Papa's friends, associates, numerous interest groups across the length and breadth of Nigeria and beyond, to fine tune plans for a befitting funeral details which will be communicated in due course.

A condolence is open at his residence in Lagos (8, Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos) and his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode Ogun State."

https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-afenifere-chieftain-adebanjo-dies-at-96/

Nlfpmod, Pa Ayo Adebanjo has survived T-Pain, he will be laughing at us. He lived well. grin

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Righthussle: 1:44pm On Feb 14

kettykin: 1:44pm On Feb 14

May his soul rest in peace. I how clearly he warned Nigerians before election happened.

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EmperorCaesar(m): 1:45pm On Feb 14

Seneca said...

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mohbadliveson: 1:45pm On Feb 14

RIP great man

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ERockson: 1:46pm On Feb 14

RIP

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LegendHero(m): 1:48pm On Feb 14

RIP to him.

Tho we don’t value his kind of politics in Yorubaland, but he is one of our leaders and we pray he continue to rest in peace.

God bless Yorubaland.

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EmperorCaesar(m): 1:48pm On Feb 14

SeeWahala:
Oh no. He was one of the few liberals they had over there. May his soul rest in peace

While you have zero liberals over there

See nonsense condolence comment

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Greenback: 1:48pm On Feb 14

May the good Lord rest your honourable soul

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SeeWahala: 1:50pm On Feb 14

EmperorCaesar:

While you have zero liberals over there

See nonsense condolence comment

Moses type your RIP and shift 😏 you no get level tongue

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Greenback: 1:53pm On Feb 14

SeeWahala:

Moses type your RIP and shift 😏 you no get level

Which one is MOSES again?!

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Shattuck(m): 1:53pm On Feb 14

A true patriotic Nigerian, RIP sir, loved by right thinking Nigerians, Ronu miscreants will be so happy with this news.

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Isokiscool(m): 1:53pm On Feb 14

LegendHero:
RIP to him.

Tho we don’t value his kind of politics in Yorubaland, but he is one of our leaders and we pray he continue to rest in peace.

God bless Yorubaland.

Hahahaha.We already know that ur president and all APC urchins will be very happy to hear he is dead grin

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haybhi1(m): 1:54pm On Feb 14

He lived. 96 in health is a good life.

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tuoyoojo(m): 1:54pm On Feb 14

Eyaah

He lived to a ripe old age

This is how old age should be, old and still in charge of his mental faculties.

God bless and accept his soul. Amen

My condolences to his family

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haybhi1(m): 1:54pm On Feb 14

Some of the best ones are leaving.

I pray longer years, and in health, for my parents and prof Soyinka.

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Golan007: 1:54pm On Feb 14

The one always saying Tinubu would not, should not, cannot win.

Ok.

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azpekuliar: 1:55pm On Feb 14

Wow! My man has finally kicked the bucket at the ripe old age of 96. A true Awoist (and detribalized Nigerian) who stood firm to the end in his belief that for Nigeria the only way out is a return to Fiscal Federalism. Anything other thing we are just playing. I will miss him.

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dokyOloye: 1:55pm On Feb 14

Very terrible news.
One of the few truth sayers from that side.
He’s surely resting with the angels cos he was a man of truth

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Mikelarteta(m): 1:55pm On Feb 14

May his soul RIP. From him we come and to him we shall return no matter how long we spend on earth. He was just interview last week I think. Peter Obi just lost a voter.

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motta(m): 1:55pm On Feb 14

Shattuck:
Damn what a loss great guy

for how many years ? Na you wan die instead?

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MaziObinnaokija: 1:55pm On Feb 14

Good night Pa AYO.I his time with P Abraham Adesanya NADECO of that years sad

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Greenback: 1:56pm On Feb 14

LegendHero:
RIP to him.

Tho we don’t value his kind of politics in
Yorubaland, but he is one of our leaders and
THRASH

we pray he continue to rest in peace.

God bless Yorubaland.

You know you are speaking for your type of yoruba.

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Lanretoye(m): 1:56pm On Feb 14

SeeWahala:
Oh no. He was one of the few liberals they had over there. May his soul rest in peace

who ask this kid to comment

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mannobi(m): 1:56pm On Feb 14

The final bus stop for everyone. It was only pitiful that at 90s he wanted to sabotage yorubaland like he did for the great Awo. May God bless pa fasoranti.
Truly agba kii wá lọ ja kii ori ọmọ tuntun wó.
RIP to Adebanjo

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Golan007: 1:56pm On Feb 14

Someone would say they finally got him.

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MaziObinnaokija: 1:56pm On Feb 14

Baba sleep on top of OBIDIENTS Wahala

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haybhi1(m): 1:56pm On Feb 14

LegendHero:
RIP to him.

Tho we don’t value his kind of politics in Yorubaland, but he is one of our leaders and we pray he continue to rest in peace.

God bless Yorubaland.

Apt. Amin.

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