- Atiku further recognized Adebanjo’s invaluable contributions to peace and unity in Nigeria and extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family.
- The funeral arrangements for the esteemed Afenifere leader have been announced by his family.
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has paid tribute to the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Pa Ayo Adebanjo passed away at his Lekki, Lagos home on February 14, 2025, at the age of 96.
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During a condolence visit to the Adebanjo family on March 2, Atiku commended Pa Adebanjo’s steadfast dedication to national unity, referring to his passing as a profound loss for the country.
He highlighted the late leader’s role as a mentor and advisor and emphasized that Adebanjo’s legacy would be preserved by those who revered him.
Atiku further recognized Adebanjo’s invaluable contributions to peace and unity in Nigeria and extended his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family.
The funeral arrangements for the esteemed Afenifere leader have been announced by his family.
The memorial services will commence on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, with tributes and a service honoring his life and contributions.
A wake keeping service is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025, at Pa Adebanjo’s country home in Isanya Ogbo, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
The final burial service will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in his hometown of Ijebu Ode.
Several dignitaries, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, have joined the nation in paying their respects to the late elder statesman
