Leader of Yoruba socio-cultural group, Pa Fasanmi dies at 94

Senator Ayo Fasanmi, leader of Yoruba socio-cultural group 'Afenifere' has passed away at the age of 94. 

The Afenifere leader died in Osogbo in the late hours of Wednesday, July 29, after a brief illness. The second republic senator's son, Afolabi who confirmed his death wrote in a statement released on Thursday, July 30; 

 “With gratitude to the Almighty God for a life well spent, we wish to announce the demise of our father, Senator Ayo Fasanmi, at the ripe age of 94 years.”