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, have visited the residence of the late leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo.
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.
It was reported that 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.
