Family announces burial arrangements for Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo

Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo

The family of the Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo has announced arrangements for his burial, scheduled for May.

Adebanjo, a respected nationalist and elder statesman, died on February 14, 2025, at the age of 96.

In a statement on Monday, his family outlined the funeral programme.

“A Day of Tributes and Service of Songs will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.

“A wake is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025, at Pa Ayo Adebanjo’s country home in Isanya Ogbo, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

“The final burial service will take place at St. Phillips Anglican Church, Isanya Ogbo, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. A thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the same church,” the statement read.

The family called for prayers and support, inviting well-wishers and associates to honour the late elder statesman.