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  • We’ll give Pa Fasanmi befitting burial despite COVID-19 – Fayemi

    We’ll give Pa Fasanmi befitting burial despite COVID-19 – Fayemi

    The governor of Ekiti State, Mr Kayode Fayemi has revealed what the government will do in respect of Pa Ayo Fasanmi burial that was fixed for August 4 at St John Cathedral, Iye-Ekiti.

    The governor made the disclosure in Osogbo capital of Osun on Saturday morning when he came to commiserate with the family of late Pa Ayo Fasanmi who died on Wednesday evening.

    Fayemi who was represented by the Chairman of Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission and a leader of All Progressives Congress, Mr Samuel Abejide revealed that he came on behalf of the governor to condole with the family.

    He described Pa Fasanmi as an asset to Nigeria democracy saying, “Papa Fasanmi lived a fulfilled life of honesty, sincerity that worth been emulated by an oncoming generation. Papa will always be adored by most of us coming after him.

    “He was an asset in every ramification of his life. An epitome of honesty, integrity, sincerity and above all, a man who is courageous in all phases of his life. I am here to condole with the family of Pa Fasanmi on behalf of the Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi.”

    He said burying the late Fasanmi in Ekiti State is a homecoming for the state government.

    However, he lamented that the current COVID-19 would be a very big hindrance to the state in giving him a befitting burial.

    He furthered that Pa Fasanmi burial should be showcased to the world because of his contribution to the country.

    Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the state will still do his burial within the confinement of COVID-19 safety protocols and guidelines.

    His words: “As a father, his burial in Ekiti State is a homecoming for us. Ekiti as a state would have showcased the burial and would have loved to give him a befitting burial arrangement but with the COVID-19 pandemic… Despite that, we will still do the burial within the confinement of the law.”

    “Immediately Governor Kayode Fayemi heard of Pa Fasanmi demise, preparation has been on top gear to give him befitting burial because he is a one of his son in politics. Ekiti State executives would decide on how Pa Ayo Fasanmi will be immortalized,” he ended.

  • Pa Fasanmi not scared of speaking truth to power – Tinubu

    Pa Fasanmi not scared of speaking truth to power – Tinubu

    National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has recounted his last moments with Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Fasanmi before his death.

    Tinubu, who commiserated with the Fasanmi’s family after his death at the age of 94 on Thursday said his last moment was when he recently visited him in the hospital when he was sick.

    According to him, “I had a close relationship with Papa Fasanmi, dating back many years. He was a mentor and role model to me and many others who believe in progressive politics as a means to uplift our society and its people.

    “When Papa was recently admitted to the hospital for age-related sickness, I spoke to him and followed up with his close aide to monitor his situation.”

    He said “I commiserate with the family, associates and progressives throughout our country, the South-west and Ekiti State in particular over the passing of eminent politician, elder statesman and beloved leader of Afenifere, Senator Ayo Fasanmi.

    “With his passing, we have lost someone special and excellent in every way. 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.”

    Tinubu said for him to have lived to the age of 94 was God’s gift not only to him and his family, but to this nation he loved so deeply.

    “Like American civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, who was buried today (Thursday, July 30), Papa Fasanmi remained faithful to the truth for which he suffered greatly.

    “Yet, no matter the cost, he never strayed from his principles. A brave man, he never flinched at the prospect of speaking truth to power,” he said.

    Tinubu said that as Afenifere leader, he was a true believer in the importance of fiscal federalism as essential for the growth of Nigeria and that his vision for the nation was a coherent and correct one.

    “I share in the grief of this moment with his political soulmates, Pa Fasoranti, Chief Bisi Akande, and others. I also commiserate with Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi. Papa Fasanmi devoted himself toward progressive development and democratic advancement. This fine job has not been completed. The Nigeria of our dreams is still a work in progress,” he added.

    The APC national leader said Papa Fasanmi struggled for that dream and supported those patriots, like President Muhammadu Buhari, who also toiled for the same goal.

    “Let us all learn from Papa Fasanmi’s example and join hands to move Nigeria towards the safe harbour of peace and prosperity.

    “We pray that Almighty God grant the soul of Pa Fasanmi eternal rest. May God also guide and comfort his family that they may have the strength and perseverance to continue after him through living by his example. God bless Nigeria,” he said.

  • Buhari speaks on Pa Fasanmi’s death

    Buhari speaks on Pa Fasanmi’s death

    President Muhmmadu Buhari has described the passing of elder statesman and leader of the Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere, Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi, as a great loss to the nation.

    The President said the late Pa Fasanmi served as a moral compass for the nation across administrations, noting that in his many counsels and well-considered opinions.

    Eulogizing Fasanmi in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, on Thursday, President Buhari described him as fearless and consistent, saying the progressive ideals he projected impacted greatly on government at all levels.

    “President Muhammadu Buhari joins Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, in mourning the passing of Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi, describing his death as a big loss to the nation.

    “The President condoles with people and government of Osun and Ekiti States, family members, friends and associates of the elder statesman, who served as a legislator in both House of Representatives and Senate, and distinguished himself politically by always standing for the truth, especially on issues related to the uplifting of the downtrodden.

    “President Buhari affirms that Chief Fasanmi’s wise counsels, borne out of humility, deep reflection, diligent studies and experience will be sorely missed by governments at different levels, as he regularly and willingly listened to leaders, and always had a good advice on going forward.

    “As an ardent follower and prodigy of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the President believes the fearless and consistent leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation lived to serve his people and the nation, and the progressive ideals that he projected impacted greatly and provided a road map on development at state and federal levels.

    “President Buhari notes, with commendation, that the efforts of Chief Fasanmi in the founding and sustenance of Nigeria’s democracy will be remembered, and posterity will be glad for his great sacrifices.

    “The President prays that the Almighty God will receive the soul of the departed leader, and comfort his family,” the statement said.

  • BREAKING: Yoruba leader, Sen. Ayo Fasanmi is dead

    BREAKING: Yoruba leader, Sen. Ayo Fasanmi is dead

    The Leader of Afenifere, Egbe Ilosiwaju Yoruba, Senator Ayo Fasanmi is dead.

    The nonagenarian died on Wednesday night after a brief illness in Osogbo.

    Pa Fasanmi’s death was confirmed to journalists by his Personal Assistant, Tope Adebayo on Thursday morning. Details later…