FCT, Abuja – Peter Obi, on Friday, February 14, said he received the “shocking news” of the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, “with profound sorrow.”
Adebanjo, a veteran politician and elder statesman, was widely regarded for his role in Nigeria’s democratic evolution and advocacy for good governance.
TimesNow.com.ng had earlier reported how Pa Adebanjo died on Friday, February 14, 2025, at his home in Lekki, Lagos. The death of the 96-year-old caused sorrow among many eminent Nigerians and members of the ‘Obidient movement’.
Recall that during the 2023 general election, Adebanjo staunchly supported Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP).
Reacting to Adebanjo’s demise, Obi said via a statement:
The former Anambra state governor added:
Furthermore, the presidential hopeful recalled his last conversation with the deceased elder statesman. He said the highpoint of their interaction was Adebanjo’s advice to him to “always stand on the path of justice.”
LP’s Obi disclosed:
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
