Fasoranti: Faduyile mourns,says Nigeria has lost a moral compass

By Steve Ovirih.

Ondo South Senator, Distinguished Senator Prof. Dayo Faduyile has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, saying Nigeria has lost a moral compass.

Faduyile, in a condolence message in Abuja, described the death of the 100-year-old elder statesman as the fall of an Iroko and a monumental loss to Yorubaland and the nation.

The Ondo South Senator said Pa Fasoranti was an icon of integrity, courage and principled leadership who dedicated his life to the service of Yorubaland, Nigeria and humanity.

According to him, the late nonagenarian’s commitment to true federalism, justice, equity and good governance will remain an indelible reference point for generations.

“Chief Fasoranti was an icon of integrity, courage and principled leadership. As the Leader of Afenifere and a distinguished elder statesman, he dedicated his entire life to the service of Yoruba land, Nigeria and humanity.

“His unwavering commitment to true federalism, justice, equity and good governance will remain an indelible reference point for generations to come,” Faduyile said.

He said Ondo State has lost a patriarch and Nigeria a moral compass whose voice of wisdom stabilised the nation at critical moments.

The senator prayed God to grant the soul of the late Yoruba leader eternal rest and his family, the people of Akure Kingdom, Afenifere family and the entire Yoruba race the fortitude to bear the loss.

He said the legacies of selflessness, discipline and service bequeathed by the late Afenifere leader will continue to endure.