The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, have expressed sadness over the death of Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the revered elder statesman and national leader of Afenifere, who died at the age of 100.
In separate condolence messages, the two Senate leaders described the late Fasoranti as a patriot of exceptional integrity whose contributions to Nigeria’s political development, democratic governance and national unity would remain indelible.
Akpabio said the death of the centenarian was a profound loss to his family, the Yoruba nation and Nigeria as a whole, noting that he belonged to a distinguished generation of Nigerians whose lives were defined by service, conviction and commitment to common good.
He said Fasoranti’s life exemplified integrity, courage, selflessness and devotion to public service, adding that his contributions to political discourse, democratic ideals and the pursuit of justice transcended ethnic and political boundaries.
According to the Senate President, the late elder statesman’s legacy serves as a reminder that principled leadership, constructive engagement and respect for democratic values remain essential to national progress.
Akpabio said Fasoranti’s life of service and fidelity to his convictions would continue to inspire generations of Nigerians, stressing that true leadership was measured by the values upheld, the people served and the positive impact made on society.
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Similarly, Senator Bamidele described the deceased as a patriot par excellence and a statesman of uncommon integrity who placed national interest above personal and sectional considerations.
He noted that Fasoranti, an educationist, school administrator and community leader, made significant contributions to national development and the promotion of progressive political ideals.
The Senate Leader also described him as one of the last surviving Awoists and a bridge between the politics of the First Republic and the Fourth Republic, noting that his commitment to true federalism, national unity and national progress earned him respect across generations.
Bamidele said the late Afenifere leader’s wisdom, moral authority and stabilising influence would be greatly missed by the Yoruba nation and the country at large.
Both Senate leaders extended their condolences to the Fasoranti family, the leadership and members of Afenifere, the people of Ondo State and the entire Yoruba nation.
They prayed that God would grant the bereaved family and all those affected by the loss the fortitude to bear it, while wishing the departed elder statesman peaceful repose.
