Elder statesman and National Leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced his death on Tuesday in a statement personally signed in Akure, the state capital.

The governor described the late Fasoranti as a respected elder statesman who dedicated his life to serving Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.

He said the centenarian was a symbol of wisdom, integrity and selfless service whose contributions to the development of the state and the country would remain memorable.

According to Aiyedatiwa, Fasoranti’s counsel, fatherly guidance and principled positions on justice and good governance would be greatly missed.

The governor said the late Afenifere leader lived a fulfilled life and left behind an enduring legacy of honour and service for future generations.

On behalf of the Ondo State Government and its people, Aiyedatiwa extended condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state.

He also prayed for the peaceful repose of the elder statesman’s soul.