President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has described the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, as Nigeria’s gladiator of truth.
He disclosed this in a statement during the late Adebanjo service of songs in Lagos State.
DAILY POST recalls that on February 14, 2025.
In his tribute, Akinwumi said Pa Ayo Adebanjo was one of Nigeria’s foremost leaders, who lived every day of his life, fully, till the age of 96, fighting for a better Nigeria with true federalism.
“I say celebrate because we wave goodbye to one of Nigeria’s foremost leaders, who lived every day of his life, fully till the age of 96, fighting for a better Nigeria with true federalism. To live long is one thing. To live long and impactfully is another. Pa Ayo Adebanjo lived impactfully long.
“Pa Ayo Adebanjo was Nigeria’s Gladiator of Truth. We celebrate the exit of a national icon, a true conscience of our nation, a democratic gladiator of renowned repute.
“A man who fought in the battle lines to expand the democratic space, to give voice to the forgotten and the marginalised.
“May God comfort your dear wife, Mama Adebanjo, your children, and your grandchildren. May your soul rest in peace in the bosom of God, your maker. Amen,”; Adesina’s tribute partly reads.
The Adebanjo family had , as the service of songs to honour the late patriarch.
