Ayo Adebanjo, a prominent leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, has passed away at the age of 96. He died on Friday morning at hi
Ayo Adebanjo, a prominent leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, has passed away at the age of 96.
He died on Friday morning at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State.
His family confirmed his passing in an official statement.
“He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96,” the statement read.
Adebanjo, a renowned lawyer, former Organising Secretary of the Action Group, and the National Leader of Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, as well as his 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 statement added.
The family announced that consultations are ongoing with Adebanjo’s friends, associates, and various interest groups within and outside Nigeria to finalize plans for a dignified funeral. Details of the arrangements will be communicated in due course.
A condolence register has been opened at his residence at 8 Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, as well as at his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
The statement was signed on behalf of the family by Ayotunde Atteh (née Ayo-Adebanjo), Adeola Azeez (née Ayo-Adebanjo), and Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo.
