Senators, Reps mourn Fasoranti, hail legacy
Nigerian senators and House of Reps members mourn the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, hailing his legacy of integrity and commitment to dem Read More:…
Pa Reuben Fasoranti was a prominent elder statesman, educationist and leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation that has long championed federalism, regional autonomy and the political interests of the South-west in Nigeria's national affairs. Having served as the group's leader for years, he was widely regarded as one of the last surviving links to the Yoruba political tradition shaped by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and his pronouncements on restructuring, democracy and national unity carried significant weight in Nigerian political discourse.
Tributes from the National Assembly reflect the cross-party respect he commanded, with both chambers and notably the Southern Senators' Forum issuing separate statements praising his contributions to the pro-democracy struggle, especially his activism during Nigeria's military era and his consistent advocacy for good governance. While the coverage converges on lawmakers' tributes to his integrity and democratic principles, details such as funeral arrangements, his exact age at death, and official condolence visits have yet to be reported.