Labour Party governorship candidate for Lagos State, Rotimi Odunaike, has expressed his condolences to the family of Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the government and people of Ondo State, the Yoruba nation, and Nigeria over the passing of the elder statesman at the age of 100.
In a condolence message posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Pa Odunaike described Fasoranti’s death as a profound loss not only to his immediate family but also to the nation, noting that the late elder statesman dedicated his life to the greatness and progress of Nigeria.
He said that Pa Fasoranti’s commitment to fairness, justice, equity and selfless service to nation-building, distinguished his contributions to Nigeria’s national life and offered an example worthy of emulation by present and future generations.
While mourning his passing, Odunaike expressed consolation that Pa Fasoranti lived a long and fulfilled life, praying that his ideals would continue to inspire generations to come.
He also prayed for strength and comfort for the bereaved family and all those affected by the loss.
