When Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi, the leader of one of the factions of Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, took his last breath at the ripe age of 94
last Thursday, July 30 2020, one of the questions it raised was, whether the nonagenarian, and some of his contemporaries that are still alive, succeeded in reconciling all the splinter groups in the Southwest region before his departure. It was not clear if Pa Fasanmi was able to forge a common front with the Pa Reuben Fasoranti-led faction of Afenifere. It is also not certain whether he consulted with the chairman of Afenifere Renewal Group , Mr.
One of the crucial moments that defined Fasanmi and his relationship with the Yoruba nation, until last week, was his decision to pitch his tent with the camp of Tinubu, former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, erstwhile Senator for Ogun East Senatorial District of Ogun State, Otunba Olabiyi Durojaiye, former governor of Ogun State, Chief Segun Osoba and others.
Until his death last week, the nonagenarian remained committed to the demand to restructure and to have true federalism in the country. He was also a committed progressive, who maintained peace and close relationships with other leaders and elders irrespective of their socio-political leanings. “Although his amiable wife, Mrs. Felicia Adejoke pre-deceased him, Papa Fasanmi was blessed with and succeeded by many good and successful children, one of whom has risen to be a judge in one of the High Courts of Nigeria.”
According to Oshun, “In his life, Fasanmi was in touch with all the Yoruba groups until his death and his position remained the same about the present structure of the country, which all believes must be redefined. He stood for restructuring till he died, just as he did not relent from faulting the current system of collecting and sharing formula in the country, saying it is detrimental to development and progress.
According to him, “Papa’s long sojourn on earth was for the good of all. He walked at the vanguard of all democrats, freedom fighters and believers in true federalism. To have lived to the age of 94 was God’s gift, not only to him and his family, but also to this nation he loved so deeply. A colourful personality, Papa was principled, courageous and honest. He was a loyal and dependable ally of the indomitable Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
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