“Tributes Pour in as Afenifere Leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo Dies at 96”
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a prominent leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has passed away at the age of 96. The respected figure died peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. The family confirmed the news in a statement made available to the press later that day.
“He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96,” the statement read.
Adebanjo was a distinguished lawyer, former organizing secretary of the Action Group, and the national leader of Afenifere. He is survived by his wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, who is 94 years old, along with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
The family expressed deep admiration for his lifelong commitment to justice, equity, and the fight for a truly independent and progressive Nigeria. “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 noted.
The statement was signed by Mrs. Ayotunde Atteh (née Ayo-Adebanjo), Mrs. Adeola Azeez (née Ayo-Adebanjo), and Mr. Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo, on behalf of the family.
