Political heavyweights including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, gatheredto pay final respects to Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who was buried in his hometown of Isanya Ogbo.
The funeral also drew Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, former Ogun governors Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun as well as Central Bank Governor Yemi Cardoso.
Adebanjo, one of the last surviving associates of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, died on February 14, 2025, aged 96.
In his tribute at St Philip Anglican Church, Governor Abiodun described Adebanjo as a titan of integrity and justice and a dogged fighter for true federalism who revitalised Afenifere as a potent force with democratic wisdom.
Archbishop Michael Fape, preaching on The Purpose of a Glorious Life, urged Nigerians to emulate Adebanjo’s selflessness and commitment to democracy, good governance, justice and equity.
Fape said Jesus lived a life of purpose by fulfilling God’s mission to save mankind, and the same could be said of Adebanjo, whom he described as a fearless advocate of democracy, good governance, justice, equity, and fairness.
