ANDREW EW EKEJIUBA
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his condolences to the family, friends and political associates of Pa Ayorinde Fasanmi, the leader of Yoruba socio-cultural and political association,Afenifere, who died on Wednesday at the age of 94 years.
Special Adviser (Media) to the Senate President, Ola Awoniyi, told 1stnewsonline.com that Lawan also commiserated with the government and people of Ekiti State and the Yoruba people in general over the demise of a leader, who throughout his life was committed to the cause of his people and Nigeria.
The Senate President said the late elder statesman made immense contributions to nation-building as a two-time parliamentarian, public office holder and political party leader.
Lawan said Nigerians would miss Pa Fasanmi’s forthrightness, consistency, wise counsel and wealth of experience.
The Senate President prayed God to grant the soul of the deceased perfect peace and also grant those that he left behind the fortitude to bear his loss.