Politics

There is need for politicians to emulate the principle and ideology of the late political icon, Senator Ayo Fasanmi for the nation to witness a new political order. 

This was the submission of Osun State governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola at a commendation service held in honour of the leader of Afenifere Group in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.

Governor Oyetola described late Fasanmi as a national hero whose contribution to the nation’s development cannot be looked down upon.

The governor said Pa Fasanmi was a true progressive who always protects and projects the noble and progressive ideals of Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

In a sermon, the Dean of All Saints Anglican Church in Osogbo, Venerable Olugbenro Fabuluje advised politicians to be selfless and patriotic as late political icon.

In a remark, the eldest son of the deceased, Mr Obafemi Fasanmi described his father as honest and humble person who had the interest of Nigeria at heart, saying the family takes solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life.

The commendation service was attended by former governor of Osun State, Chief Adebisi Akande, top government functionaries and traditional rulers among others.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Lifestyle

The National Leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fashoranti has described the demise of his Pa Ayo Fasanmi as a personal loss to him, the Southwest and the nation as a whole.  

Pa Fashoranti, while reacting to the death of the elder statesman in Akure, said the Late Fasanmi’s immense contributions to Nigerian politics and the qualities of honesty and uprightness which he displayed while alive would definitely outlive him.   

The Secretary General of Afenifere, Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa noted that Pa Fasanmi and his contemporaries lived a life of chastity despite occupying top political offices.

He said Pa Fasanmi would be greatly missed by his followers and the Pan Yoruba group as he exemplified the welfarist philosophy of the Afenifere.

Bashorun Arogbofa, who condemned the current crop of politicians for their greed for wealth, urged them to learn from the legacies of forthrightness, contentment and selfless service left behind by the late Second Republic Senator, Pa Ayo Fasanmi.

Bukola Bardi

Politics

The late elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Fasanmi epitomised what service and politics should be in a country like Nigeria.

A don at the Adekunle Ajasin University, AAUA, Akungba Akoko, Dr Gbenga Abimbola gave this impression about the late second republic senator who died on Wednesday.

According to the don, Pa Fasanmi was a professional who rose to become the president of Pharmacists, a politician of repute with a legacy and ideals of politics of development centered on the people.

Dr Abimbola said the present crop of politicians should learn and emulate Pa Fasanmi and his peers who shunned accumulation of wealth and moneybag politics to impact positively on the citizenry.

Also speaking, a political analyst, Dr Adedayo Afe noted that Pa Fasanmi was one of the celebrated senators of the second republic who would also be remembered for the unique role he played in the creation of Ekiti State.

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