{"id":150312,"date":"2025-02-14T21:50:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T20:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/afenifere-pa-adebanjos-passing-saddening-aiyedatiwa"},"modified":"2025-02-17T12:51:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T11:51:44","slug":"afenifere-pa-adebanjos-passing-saddening-aiyedatiwa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/afenifere-pa-adebanjos-passing-saddening-aiyedatiwa","title":{"rendered":"Afenifere: Pa Adebanjo\u2019s passing saddening \u2014 Aiyedatiwa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, has described the demise of the late chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as saddening.<\/p>\n<p>According to Aiyedatiwa, in a condolence message, made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the deceased left an indelible mark.<\/p>\n<p>Adebanjo, 96, reportedly died in the early hours of Friday in his residence in Lekki, Lagos State.<\/p>\n<p>Aiyedatiwa further stressed that the Afenifere chieftain was committed to the values of democracy, justice, and equality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am saddened to learn of the passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a leader and statesman who dedicated his life to serving the people. Throughout his lifetime, Pa Adebanjo demonstrated unwavering commitment to the values of democracy, justice, and equality in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis tireless efforts to promote peace, stability, and prosperity have left an indelible mark on our country\u2019s history. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. May they find comfort in the knowledge that his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of leaders and citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, has described the demise of the late chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as saddening. According to Aiyedatiwa, in a condolence message, made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the deceased left an indelible mark. 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