President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the virtues of Pa Reuben Fasoranti; leader of the pan-Yoruba Socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on his 97th birthday.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, on Thursday, Buhari confessed his admiration for the courage, wisdom, resilience and visionary leadership that the nonagenarian had continued to provide.
He added that Fasoranti’s personal profile conveyed the remarkable history of Nigeria from independence, with his participation in shaping political and economic developments in the first, second, third and fourth republic, and fearlessly advocating democratic rule under the military rule.
He also noted the overwhelming influence of the Afenifere leader in the South West and across the country, preserving the legacies of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, after working side by side with him in building the Action Group and Unity Party of Nigeria and serving as Commissioner of Finance in Ondo State, 1979-1983.
He said as a patriot that had walked the streets leading protests and worked as a principal in many schools, Fasoranti’s strength came from a deep fear of God, which remained the measure of good a Christian, and love for humanity.
