Ayo Adebanjo, a prominent leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, has died at the age of 96. He passed away on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria.
The Adebanjo family confirmed his death in a statement shared with the media. “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96,” the statement read.
Adebanjo, a distinguished lawyer and former organizing secretary of the Action Group, played an integral role in Nigeria’s political landscape. As the national leader of Afenifere, he was known for his staunch advocacy for truth, justice, and a more progressive and independent Nigeria.
He is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, as well as children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The family paid tribute to his lifelong dedication to these causes, saying they would “forever cherish his commitment to fighting for truth, equity, and justice.”
Funeral arrangements are being coordinated with consultations from friends, associates, and groups across Nigeria and abroad.
