Eniola Akinkuotu, AbujaAfenifere chieftain, Ayo Adebanjo, has hailed the late Pa Ayo Fasanmi, who died on Wednesday at the age of 94. Adebanjo, who is a contemporary of Fasanmi, told The PUNCH that the deceased was one of those who fought for Nigeria’s independence as a foot soldier of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in the 1950s. The Afenifere chieftain said Fasanmi was also vocal during the struggle for the actualisation of the June 12, 1993 mandate of the late MKO Abiola. May his soul rest in peace.”The late Pa Ayo Fasanmi died on Wednesday at the age of 94. He joined the Obafemi Awolowo-led Unity Party of Nigeria in 1978 and was a candidate in the Ondo State governorship primary election but lost to Adekunle Ajasin, a former governor of Ondo State.

Source: Punch July 30, 2020 12:00 UTC