Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Saturday, described the dying of the past due Afenifere chief Pa Ayo Adebanjo as ‘an iconic passage,’ noting that the elder statesman stayed dedicated to the rules of Afenifere all over his lifetime.
Ogunwusi in a observation signed through his spokesperson, Moses Olafare, acquired in Osogbo on Saturday, mentioned Adebanjo used to be greater than a political determine.
The royal father additionally mentioned dead body used to be a mother or father of Yoruba beliefs, a continuing recommend for equity, fairness, and the real federalism upon which Nigeria used to be envisioned.
The observation partially learn, “The Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife hereby joins the Yoruba race and all proponents of justice, freedom, and excellent governance in celebrating the heroic passage of an iconic nationalist, elder statesman, and unshakable resonance of the society, Pa Ayo Adebanjo who has died on the ripe time of 96.
“As a custodian of the Oduduwa heritage, the Ooni of Ife does now not mourn however in lieu celebrates the legacy and indelible have an effect on of those that have walked the trail of honor and left at the back of footprints of greatness.
“Pa Ayo Adebanjo used to be greater than a political determine; he used to be a mother or father of Yoruba beliefs, a continuing recommend for equity, fairness, and the real federalism upon which Nigeria used to be envisioned.
“During his hour, he remained confident in his loyalty to the rules of Afenifere, the respected Yoruba socio-political motion. His resonance, all the time company and unrelenting, used to be an ethical compass for generations of leaders and fans indistinguishable.
“He lived and fought for democracy, justice, and the welfare of the common man, standing tall even in the face of opposition.”
Consistent with Ogunwusi, Adebanjo’s transition used to be now not an finish, however a passage into the world of the ancestors, the place he would tied the league of superb Yoruba forebears like past due Obafemi Awolowo, past due Ooni Adesoji Aderemi and alternative Awoists who formed the future in their society.
“His exemplary hour is an everlasting blueprint for management, braveness, and selfless provider.
“The House of Oduduwa celebrates his legacy, praying that the ideals he upheld will continue to guide our leaders and inspire the younger generation to embrace the values of truth, justice, and unity. May his soul find rest among the noble ones of our land,” the observation learn.