Late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti to be buried December 17

The family of the late leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has announced December 17, 2026, as the date for his burial.

The elder statesman died at the age of 100.

The burial arrangements were disclosed in a statement issued by Dr Taiwo Fasoranti on behalf of the family.

According to the statement, activities for the burial will begin with a Christian wake-keeping service on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at the deceased’s residence in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

The family is expected to lay the centenarian to rest the following day, Thursday, December 17, 2026.

The funeral service and interment are scheduled for Thursday, December 17, at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure.

Fasoranti, a prominent Yoruba leader, nationalist and elder statesman, died at his residence in Akure on Tuesday.

His death has continued to draw tributes from political leaders, associates and other Nigerians who acknowledged his contributions to the Yoruba nation and the country.

According to the statement, the wake-keeping service will take place at the late patriarch’s residence within the Omolere Nursery and Primary School Compound, Akure.

The statement said the funeral service would hold at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, on Thursday, December 17, after which the remains of the deceased would be interred at the church cemetery.

It added that guests would be entertained at his residence immediately after the interment.

The family further announced that an outing and thanksgiving service would be held on Sunday, December 20, at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure, to conclude the burial programme.

Describing the deceased as a beloved patriarch, a foremost nationalist and a distinguished leader of Afenifere, the family said the burial arrangements were intended to honour his memory and celebrate his life of service.

The statement read, “The family of late Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, CFR, is pleased to announce the burial arrangements of our beloved patriarch, leader of Afenifere and foremost nationalist, who passed away at the age of 100 years.”

The family appealed to friends, associates, well-wishers and members of the public to support it with prayers and attend the funeral ceremonies in honour of the late elder statesman.

“We request your prayers and presence as we honour the memory of a distinguished elder and patriot,” the statement added.

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