President Bola Tinubu has expressed disappointment over the loss of life of foremost Afenifere chief, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, saying he had hoped the centenarian would reside to witness his second time period in workplace and the anticipated financial development and prosperity of Nigeria.
Tinubu, who described Fasoranti as a father, patriarch, elder statesman and one of many final nice figures of the progressive political custom related to the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, stated the nation had misplaced a person of immense knowledge and ethical authority.
The President acknowledged this in a condolence message personally signed by him on Tuesday following the loss of life of the Afenifere chief on the age of 100.
He recalled his go to to Fasoranti’s residence in Akure in 2022, when he knowledgeable the elder statesman of his choice to contest the presidency.
According to Tinubu, Fasoranti prayed for him throughout the go to and expressed confidence that he would develop into President inside his lifetime.
“I also recall his prayers and counsel when I came to his residence in Akure in 2022 to inform him of my decision to contest the presidency. Pa Fasoranti told me I would be President in his lifetime, and God answered his prayer,” he stated.
The President added that he had hoped the late Afenifere chief would stay alive to witness his second time period and the complete realisation of financial development and prosperity within the nation.
“I had hoped Papa would also be around with us for my second term to witness the full dawn of economic growth and prosperity in the land,” Tinubu stated.
Despite his grief, the President urged Nigerians to be grateful for Fasoranti’s lengthy lifetime of service, describing his century on earth as a interval marked by grace, dedication and fulfilment.
Tinubu stated the late elder statesman’s life exemplified integrity, self-discipline, selflessness and an unwavering dedication to the Yoruba individuals and the unity and progress of Nigeria.
He additionally paid tribute to Fasoranti’s contributions to democracy, noting that he fought for the democratic freedoms Nigerians get pleasure from right this moment, even on the threat of his life.
From his profession as an educationist and principal to his service as Commissioner for Finance within the outdated Ondo State and later as Afenifere chief, the President stated Fasoranti remained dedicated to true federalism, social justice and a Nigeria that works for all.
Tinubu described him as an icon and a beacon of precept whose ethical authority and fatherly counsel can be sorely missed, notably at a time when the nation wanted his steering.
He additionally prolonged condolences to the Fasoranti household, the individuals of Akure Kingdom, the Ondo State Government and folks, South-West Nigeria and your entire Afenifere household.
The President prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and requested God to grant his household and all these mourning the loss the power to bear the bereavement.
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