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AFENIFERE LEADER, CHIEF AYO ADEBANJO PASSES ON AT 96
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Nicolas Adekeye / 3 weeks
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Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, a renowned nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, and national leader of Afenifere, has passed away at the age of 96. According to a statement by his family, Chief Adebanjo died peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos residence. The family described Chief Adebanjo as a “foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising secretary of Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere.” He 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,” the family stated. “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 is currently consulting with Chief Adebanjo’s friends, associates, and various interest groups to plan a befitting funeral, details of which will be announced later. Condolence registers have been opened at his Lagos residence and country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.