10 things to know about late Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti

Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, prominent Afenifere leader, has died aged 100, leaving behind a legacy in education, politics and democratic activism.

According to P.M. News, Fasoranti witnessed Nigeria’s colonial era, independence, military rule and democratic transition.

Here are 10 remarkable facts about his life:

1. Birth: He was born on May 11, 1926, in Uso, Ondo State.
2. Education: He studied in Nigeria, Britain and Australia.
3. Teaching: He established several schools, including Akure High School.
4. Public service: He served as Ondo State Commissioner for Finance between 1979 and 1983.
5. Political ideology: He followed Obafemi Awolowo’s progressive political philosophy.
6. State creation: He supported Ondo State’s creation in 1976.
7. Afenifere: He became a prominent leader of the pan-Yoruba organisation.
8. Democracy: He opposed military dictatorship and championed democratic governance.
9. Personal tragedies: His wife died in 1991, while gunmen killed his daughter in 2019.
10. Centenary: He celebrated his 100th birthday in May 2026, receiving nationwide tributes.