BY CHUKWUMA CHIBUEZE, Owerrri
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on behalf of the President-General, Senator John Azuta Mbata and the entire Igbo nation, expresses profound sorrow over the passing of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the revered leader of Afenifere who just passed on at the age of 100. Pa Fasoranti was a distinguished elder statesman, patriot and advocate of democracy, justice and good governance.
This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by
Dr. Ezechi Chukwu,
Global Publicity Secretary,
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide
His exemplary life of integrity, principled leadership and commitment to national unity earned him respect across ethnic and political divides. In a tribute to the departed statesman, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata, said:
“The passing of Pa Reuben Fasoranti is a profound loss to the Yoruba nation and Nigeria as a whole. He was a respected elder statesman whose commitment to democracy, integrity and national unity will remain an enduring legacy. On behalf of Ndigbo worldwide, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, Afenifere and the entire Yoruba nation. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide stands in solidarity with Afenifere, the Fasoranti family and the Yoruba people at this moment of grief. We pray that God grants them the strength to bear this irreparable loss.
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