Family announces burial plans for late Afenifere leader, Fasoranti

The family of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has announced his burial arrangements, stating that he will be laid to rest on December 17, 2026.

The programme of activities was contained in a statement signed on behalf of the family by the Secretary to the Ondo State Government and his son, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti.

The statement described the late elder statesman as a beloved patriarch, Afenifere leader and foremost nationalist who died at the age of 100.

“The family of late Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, CFR, is pleased to announce the burial arrangements of our beloved patriarch, leader of Afenifere and foremost nationalist, who passed away at the age of 100 years,” the statement read.

According to the family, the burial activities will begin with a Christian wake-keeping service on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at his residence within the Omolere Nursery and Primary School Compound at 4:00 p.m.

The funeral service and interment will hold on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure, Ondo State, at 10:00 a.m.

The family said the interment would take place immediately after the service at the church cemetery.

A reception for guests will follow at the deceased’s residence immediately after the interment.

The burial programme will conclude with an outing and thanksgiving service on Sunday, December 20, 2026, at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure, at 10:00 a.m.

The family appealed to the public to join them in honouring the late elder statesman’s memory.

“We request your prayers and presence as we honour the memory of a distinguished elder and patriot,” the statement added.