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  Nigeria mourns the passing of Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the respected Yoruba leader and elder statesman, who reportedly died at the age of 100. Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, a prominent leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, has reportedly died at the age of 100. News of his death emerged on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, prompting renewed attention to the life and legacy of one of the influential figures in Yoruba political and socio-cultural affairs. According to reports, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa announced the elder statesman's death in a condolence statement. Who Was Pa Reuben Fasoranti? Pa Fasoranti was a respected Nigerian elder statesman known for his involvement in Yoruba socio-political affairs and his leadership role in Afenifere, an organisation that advocates for the interests and development of the Yoruba people. Over the years, he became a prominent voice on issues concerning democracy, governance, national unity and the welfare ...