An elder statesman and founder of the Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has said the country has lost a nationalist and irreplaceable gem in Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who died on Friday last ...

In his tribute, Akinwumi said Pa Ayo Adebanjo was one of Nigeria’s foremost leaders, who lived every day of his life, fully, till the age of 96, fighting for a better Nigeria with true federalism.

At 94, I may not be alive. While you suffer from the wrong choice of voting for Tinubu, I'll be resting peacefully in my grave' ~ Pa Ayo Adebanjo (1928-2025), a foremost nationalist and politician.

“Pa Ayo Adebanjo was a true disciple of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who preached the gospel of true federalism, and remained committed to the ideals of the late Awolowo.

“Pa Adebanjo believed that integrity is non-negotiable, even in the face of adversity “Pa Ayo Adebanjo cultivated a reputation for being truthful and dependable.

Pa Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere, a pan Yoruba socio-political organization, has endorsed Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the 2023 presidency.