Lagos Assembly mourns Adebanjo

The Lagos State House of Assembly has mourned the passing of Afenifere leader and Awoist, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who died on Friday.

The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, Stephen Ogundipe, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday.

NAN reports that Adebanjo passed away at his Lekki home in Lagos at the age of 96.

Adebanjo’s unwavering belief in a truly independent and progressive Nigeria defined his lifelong struggle, which he pursued until his final breath.

Reacting to his death, Ogundipe described it as a devastating blow to the Yoruba race, saying Adebanjo dedicated his life to serving the Yoruba people.

The assembly spokesperson hailed Adebanjo as a committed Awoist, a progressive politician, and a patriotic Nigerian.

He highlighted Adebanjo’s remarkable contributions to the defunct Action Group and the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) under Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

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Ogundipe noted that Adebanjo lived a fulfilled life and was deeply involved in almost all progressive political movements.

He said, “It is unfortunate that today, we lost one of Afenifere’s leaders, a staunch Awoist, and a progressive politician, Chief Ayo Adebanjo.

“His life was devoted to serving the Yoruba people and humanity in general.

“We will miss him, especially his wise counsel on national issues and his views on matters affecting the Yoruba race.

“On behalf of Speaker Mojisola Meranda and the Lagos State House of Assembly, I commiserate with Afenifere, the Adebanjo family, and progressives nationwide on his passing.”

Ogundipe prayed for God to grant Adebanjo eternal rest and give his family the strength to bear the loss.