President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, saying it comes with profound sorrow.

He lamented that Nigeria has lost a political leader whose decades of unwavering struggle for justice, democracy, and national unity have left an indelible mark on our nation’s history.

The family disclosed that Pa Adebanjo transitioned peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home in Lekki, Lagos.Tinubu said all who knew Baba Adebanjo drew from his boundless wisdom and cherished the democratic ideals he tirelessly campaigned for.

The Nigerian President described the late Adebanjo as principled, which resonated through decades of political activism.

He said he would be deeply missed. “As a nation, we will miss his regular interventions in national affairs, which enriched our political discourse. Though we mourn his departure, we are also grateful to God for blessing him with a long, remarkable, purposeful life—96 years of unrelenting advocacy for progress and equity”.

According to Tinubu, Baba, as a lawyer, statesman, and politician, Pa Ayo stood among the last of a generation of nationalists and independent heroes who shaped the foundation of our country.


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