A video that surfaced online on Tuesday has captured the late Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, making a striking prediction about how news of his death would be announced......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
In the clip, Adebanjo, in conversation with a woman believed to be his daughter, is heard saying, “Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere, the controversial man, is gone. He died at the age of 90-something. He spoke last to his daughter.”
The video has since sparked widespread reactions, with many expressing awe at the elder statesman’s foresight.
#### **Adebanjo’s Legacy and Contributions**
Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a respected Yoruba leader and nationalist, passed away peacefully at his residence in Lekki, Lagos, on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was 96 years old.
Born on April 10, 1928, in Ijebu Ogbu Oke, Ogun State, Adebanjo played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s political landscape. He was a founding member of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group formed in response to the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election.
A staunch advocate for democracy, justice, and true federalism, Adebanjo remained vocal about issues affecting Nigeria until his final days.
#### **Tributes Pour In for the Late Leader**
Following the emergence of the video and the confirmation of his passing, tributes have poured in from political leaders, activists, and members of the Yoruba community.
“Adebanjo was a fearless voice for democracy,” said a member of Afenifere. “His wisdom and commitment to justice will be greatly missed.”
Another commentator remarked, *“It is almost eerie how he spoke about his passing as if he knew the time was near. He was truly an elder with deep foresight.”*