Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere leader is dead
Ayo Adebanjo, the charismatic leader of Afenifere, is dead, the family has announced.
“With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo,” said in a statement signed by Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo for the family.
According to the family, the 96-year-old elder statesman died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki residence.
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Adebanjo was described as the “foremost nationalist, distinguished lawyer, politician, former organising secretary of Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere”
Left behind to mourn the Afenifere foremost man are his wife, children and extended family members
“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 statement said.
