Fasoranti’s Family Announces December 17 Burial For Late Afenifere Leader
The family of the late Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, former leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has announced December 17, 2026, for the burial of the elder statesman, who died at the age of 100.
The burial arrangements were announced in a statement issued by Dr Taiwo Fasoranti on behalf of the family.
According to the statement, the burial programme will begin with a Christian wake-keeping service on Wednesday, December 16, at the deceased’s residence in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
The funeral service and interment are scheduled for Thursday, December 17, at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure, after which his remains will be laid to rest at the church cemetery.
The wake-keeping service will take place at the late patriarch’s residence within the Omolere Nursery and Primary School Compound, Akure.
The family also announced that guests will be entertained at the residence immediately after the interment.
An outing and thanksgiving service will subsequently be held on Sunday, December 20, at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure, to mark the conclusion of the burial programme.
Describing the deceased as a beloved patriarch, a foremost nationalist and a distinguished leader of Afenifere, the family said the arrangements were designed 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.”
Fasoranti, a prominent Yoruba leader and nationalist, died at his residence in Akure on Tuesday.
His death has continued to attract tributes from political leaders, associates and other Nigerians, who have acknowledged his contributions to the Yoruba nation and the country.
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.