Family announces burial arrangements for Fasoranti

The family of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has announced that the elder statesman will be buried on December 17, 2026.

Fasoranti, who died at his residence in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, on Tuesday at the age of 100, will be laid to rest following a funeral service at St. David’s Cathedral in the Ijomu area of Akure.

The Secretary to the Ondo State Government and the Afenifere leader’s son, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, announced this in a statement issued on behalf of the family on Thursday night.

Taiwo said the burial arrangements were designed to honour the memory of the late nationalist.

Taiwo said a Christian wake service will hold on Wednesday, December 16, at the late elder statesman’s residence within the Omolere Nursery and Primary School compound, Akure.

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He stated: “The funeral service and interment will take place on Thursday, December 17, at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure, with the interment scheduled to follow immediately after the service at the church cemetery.

“Guests will be entertained at the deceased’s residence after the interment.”

Taiwo said an outing and thanksgiving service would hold at St. David’s Cathedral in Akure on Sunday, December 20.

“We request your prayers and presence as we honour the memory of a distinguished elder and patriot,” Taiwo added.