Wife of former governor of Ondo State and matriarch of the Adefarati Family of Owo, Ondo State, Mrs. Adetutu Adefarati, has mourned the demise of the leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti on behalf of the family.
Pa Fasoranti died on Tuesday at the age of 100.
In a condolence message signed on Wednesday on behalf of the Adefarati Family, Deaconess Adefarati, said she received the news of the elder statesman’s death with a deep shock and profound sadness.
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She said Pa Fasoranti was not just a leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, but “a national icon, principled elder statesman, astute educationist and custodian of Yoruba values whose life was dedicated to service, justice and true federalism.”
According to her, Pa Fasoranti’s over seven decades of public service, from his days as a teacher and principal to his leadership of Afenifere, were marked by “uncommon courage, integrity and selflessness.”
She said: “Pa Fasoranti’s death is a monumental loss not only to the Yoruba race but to the entire nation. He was a father figure whose wisdom, forthrightness and unwavering commitment to the ideals of Chief Obafemi Awolowo will be greatly missed.
“At 100 years, Baba lived a fulfilled life worthy of celebration. He stood for truth even at great personal cost and remained a moral compass for our generation of leaders until his last breath.”
Madam Adefarati commiserated with the Fasoranti’s family, the government and the people of Ondo State, and the Afenifere family worldwide.
She prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Afenifere leader and for God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
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