2 h. ago Afenifere: Adebanjo’s faction rules out reuniting with Fasoranti’s camp

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, loyal to the leadership of late Chief Ayo Adebanjo has ruled out reuniting with the Chief Reuben Fasoranti-led camp following Adebanjo’s demise. Afenifere had been divided along the lines of Chief Reuben Fasoranti and the late Chief Adebanjo in the lead-up to the 2023 general elections. While Adebanjo supported Labour Read More

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3 d. ago Fasoranti, other Afenifere leaders eulogise Adebanjo as patriot par excellence

Personalities within the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday, gathered at the Lekki, Lagos residence of one of its leaders, Ayodele Adebanjo, who passed into glory on Friday, February 14, 2025. Age 97. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said the Read More

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3 d. ago We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu

Tribune Online We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu Dr Bitrus Pogu is the National President of the Middle Belt Forum and one of the leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF). In this interview with ISAAC SHOBAYO, Dr Pogu speaks on the demise of the Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, and the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), […] We shall continue to stand by ideals Pa Adebanjo, Chief Clark stood for ―Pogu Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife

Tribune Online Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has described the late Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as a respected political leader She stated this during a condolence visit to his family in Lekki, Lagos. ALSO READ: Pa Adebanjo once told me it is time to go — Obasanjo The First Lady, during the visit, expressed gratitude for the opportunity […] Pa Adebanjo was a respected political leader — Tinubu’s wife Tribune Online

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6 d. ago First Lady Tinubu pays tribute to late Ayo Adebanjo during condolence visit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu has described the late Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as a distinguished political leader whose legacy transcended political affiliations. She stated this during a condolence visit to the family at his Lekki residence in Lagos, according to a statement issued by her Media Aide, Bisola […] The post First Lady Tinubu pays tribute to late Ayo Adebanjo during condolence visit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to honour the memory of the late Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, by read more Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

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6 d. ago CNG Condoles With Afenifere, PANDEF Over Deaths Of Adebanjo, Clark

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has extended its deepest condolences to the Afenifere socio-cultural organization, the Yoruba nation, and the entire Adebanjo family on the passing of an elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who died at the age of 96. Similarly, the CNG mourns the loss of another elder statesman and […]

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7 d. ago After Adebanjo, Clark, who mounts southern leadership’s seat?

The South lost two of its most influential voices in a single week. With the passing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere leader and pro-restructuring advocate, at 96, and Chief Edwin Clark, Niger Delta leader and statesman, at 97, a leadership vacuum has emerged. LAOLU AFOLABI takes a look at the recalibration amid the battle for Read More

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8 d. ago Clark, Adebanjo’s deaths leave Nigeria with big void – Group

The Patriots, under the chairmanship of Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has expressed sadness at the demise of elder statesman, Edwin Clark particularly coming a few days after the death of Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The body, comprising eminent leaders of thought, particularly said the deaths of Clark and Adebanjo within the space of five days left the nation with Read More

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8 d. ago Afenifere has lost a legend, Ohanaeze pays tribute to Adebanjo

The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, has expressed deep condolences over the passing of the esteemed leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President-General, through the National Publicity Secretary, Dr Ezechi Chukwu, also conveyed his heartfelt sympathies on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, to Pa Adebanjo’s Read More

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9 d. ago Pa Adebanjo: Advocate of equitable, progressive Nigeria — Shettima

Tribune Online Pa Adebanjo: Advocate of equitable, progressive Nigeria — Shettima Vice President Kashim Shettima has described late Afenifere’s leaders, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who died on Friday at the age of 96, as an advocate of a more equitable and progressive Nigeria. He expressed grief over his passing, noting Pa Adebanjo’s extensive contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, from his role as the Organising secretary of the […] Pa Adebanjo: Advocate of equitable, progressive Nigeria — Shettima Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Adebanjo Will Be Remembered As Advocate Of Progressive Nigeria — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed grief over the passing of Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who died in Lagos on Friday at the age of 96, describing him as an advocate of a more equitable and progressive Nigeria. Shettima noted Pa Adebanjo’s extensive contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey, from his role as the Organising […]

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9 d. ago Osinbajo, Adeboye, Peter Obi Lead Dignitaries In Paying Tribute At Late Pa Adebanjo’s Residence

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, have visited the residence of the late Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere. Also present to pay their respects were former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel, Labour […] The post Osinbajo, Adeboye, Peter Obi Lead Dignitaries In Paying Tribute At Late Pa Adebanjo’s Residence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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