Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a revered nationalist and elder statesman, has passed away at the age of 96. He died peacefully on Friday morning, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki residence in Lagos, according to a statement from his family.
Adebanjo, a distinguished lawyer, politician, and proponent of true federalism, was a former organizing secretary of the Action Group and the national leader of Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political group.
His family praised his lifelong commitment to justice and equity, noting that he remained dedicated to the struggle for a progressive Nigeria until his last breath. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
