By Kolawole Ojebisi
Tributes have continued to pour in unabated for the departed leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, from eminent Nigerians from all walks of life.
This is as the Lekki residence of the late elderstateman has been witnessing unceasing visit from stream of sympathisers from across the country.
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, are the latest visitors to pay condolence visit to the deceased’s family at his Lekki, Lagos home.
The former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi, were also at Adebanjo’s residence to pay their respects.
In a post on X.com on Sunday, Rhodes-Vivour wrote: “Earlier today, we joined the Adebanjo family in thanksgiving and prayers for God’s comfort and strength for the family.
“Pa Adebanjo lived a full life and was always excited to share his values, vision, and ideology with the next generation. He was a principled man who embodied the ideals of equity, justice, and true federalism. We celebrate a life of impact, a life lived to the fullest.”
Sunday’s visit followed the passing of the 96-year-old Afenifere leader, who died on Friday at his Lekki residence in Lagos State.
Earlier President Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have expressed condolences over Adebanjo’s death.
The former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and the Middle Belt Forum have also mourned his passing.
