Ohanaeze commiserates with Afenifere over Pa Fasanmi demise, says it is a blow to Nigeria democracyTHE Ohanaeze Ndigbo has described the demise of Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi as a big blow to Nigeria, saying he left when his wise counsel was needed most in the nation’s march towards democratization. The message reads in parts:“My dear Chief Adebanjo,It is with a pained heart that I received the news of the demise of our father and foremost Yoruba leader, Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi. “It is sad that Pa Fasanmi left us now that his wise counsel is needed most in the nation’s march towards democratization and in its most distressful period. “I can also recall that Pa Fasanmi made remarkable contributions as a member of the Constituent Assembly that produced the 1979 Constitution and also member of the National Constitution Conference Commission in 1994. “It is worthy to note that Pa Fasanmi was a humble and selfless leader, and champion of democracy who gave the Yoruba nation a place in Nigerian politics by contributing to the formation and sustenance of Afenifere.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 31, 2020 18:11 UTC