Commencement of Late Afenifere Leader, Ayo Adebanjo's Funeral Set for April 30, 2025
Arrangements Revealed for Burial of Deceased Afenifere Factional Leader, Ayo Adebanjo
Get ready to bid farewell to the legendary elder statesman, Ayo Adebanjo, as his family announces the beginning of tributes and service of songs on April 30, 2025, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.
According to our website, the venerable statesman breathed his last on February 14, at the ripe age of 96.
The family's statement, addressed to journalists, reveals that the funeral ceremonies aim to celebrate Pa Adebanjo's legacy, championing democracy, true federalism, and national unity.
In addition, a wake will be held on May 2 at Pa Ayo Adebanjo's country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The main funeral service is scheduled for May 3 at St. Phillips Anglican Church, with a thankful send-off on May 4 to round off the events.
Background materials and program brochures are available, and the family is open to pre-event briefings and interviews.
On a related note, the Afenifere has voiced strong criticisms against President Bola Tinubu's administration, claiming it undermines the ideals of democratic federalism. The group has accused the administration of autocratic actions and working towards a centralized, command-and-control structure.
The Afenifere's criticisms focus on several key areas, including erosion of democratic freedoms, authoritarian tendencies, federal foundations and restructuring, worsening economic and social conditions, and increasing insecurity. Specific concerns include the centralization of power, suppression of dissent, disconnect from citizens, and censorship of artistic works.
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- The Afenifere group is deeply critical of President Bola Tinubu's administration, claiming it is eroding the ideals of democratic federalism and working towards a centralized structure.
- The family of the late elder statesman, Ayo Adebanjo, has announced that tributes and service of songs will begin on April 30, 2025, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.
- In addition to the events in Lagos, a wake will be held on May 2 at Pa Ayo Adebanjo's country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, with the main funeral service scheduled for May 3 at St. Phillips Anglican Church.
- The Afenifere's criticisms focus on several key areas, including erosion of democratic freedoms, authoritarian tendencies, federal foundations and restructuring, worsening economic and social conditions, and increasing insecurity.
- President Bola Tinubu's administration has been accused of centralization of power, suppression of dissent, disconnect from citizens, and censorship of artistic works by the Afenifere group.
- Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed his condolences over the passing of Pa Adebanjo, stating he desired their meeting upon his release.
- Former President Goodluck Jonathan visited the home of the late Pa Adebanjo to pay his respects, and in a related news, discussed his reasons for not implementing the 2014 confab recommendations.
