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Family Announces Burial Date, Venue for Late Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo

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Feb 25, 2025.

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The family has confirmed the burial date for the late Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo, as May 3, 2025.
The interment will take place in his hometown of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
The announcement comes as the family invites friends, political associates, and the public to honor his legacy through prayer

Elder statesman and leading nationalist Pa Ayodele Adebanjo is set to be laid to rest in his hometown of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on May 3, 2025, as announced by his family.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adebanjo who passed away at 96 on February 14, 2025- will be honored through a series of commemorative events before his final interment.

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The funeral rites will commence with a Day of Tributes and a Service of Songs at Harbour Point on Victoria Island, Lagos, where dignitaries, political associates, and family members will gather to pay their respects.

On Friday, May 3, the burial ceremony will begin with a wake at his country home in Isanya Ogbo, Ijebu Ode, followed by the interment and a reception for guests at the same venue.

In a statement signed by Ayotunde Ayo-Adebanjo, Adeola Azeez, and Obafemi Ayo-Adebanjo on behalf of the family, they urged friends, political and business associates, and the general public to support the family with prayers as they prepare for the burial. The statement read:

“We covet your prayers for the family and your professional support as we continue with preparations to give him a most befitting burial. We also look forward to your esteemed presence at all the events. Please accept the assurances of our highest regards.”