Ohanaeze Ndigbo Mourns Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Consoles Afenifere, Yoruba Nation

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the revered leader of Afenifere, who died at the age of 100.

The Igbo socio-cultural organisation conveyed its condolences on behalf of its President-General, Senator John Azuta Mbata, and Ndigbo worldwide, describing the late Yoruba elder statesman as a patriot and a respected advocate of democracy, justice and good governance.

This was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists by Dr Ezechi Chukwu, Global Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.

The organisation said Fasoranti’s life was marked by integrity, principled leadership and a commitment to national unity, earning him respect across ethnic and political divides.

In his tribute, Mbata described the death of the Afenifere leader as a significant loss to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria, noting that his contributions to democratic development and national cohesion would remain part of his enduring legacy.

“The passing of Pa Reuben Fasoranti is a profound loss to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria as a whole. He was a respected elder statesman whose commitment to democracy, integrity and national unity will remain an enduring legacy,” Mbata said.

He extended the organisation’s heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s family, Afenifere and the entire Yoruba nation, while praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide also expressed solidarity with Afenifere, the Fasoranti family and the Yoruba people during the period of mourning. The organisation prayed that God would grant them the strength to bear what it described as an irreparable loss.