Afenifere leader, Adebanjo to be buried May 3

Afenifere leader, Adebanjo to be buried May 3

The family of late Afenifere leader, Chief Samuel Ayodele
Adebanjo, has announced arrangements for his burial.

 

According to a statement on Monday by the family of the late
Afenifere leader, the elder statesman would be laid to rest on Saturday, May 3,
2025.

 

Recall that Chief Adebanjo, a respected nationalist and
elder statesman, died on February 14, 2025, at the age of 96.

 

“A Day of Tributes and Service of Songs will be held on
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.

 

“A wake is scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025, at Pa Ayo
Adebanjo’s country home in Isanya Ogbo, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

 

“The final burial service will take place at St. Phillips
Anglican Church, Isanya Ogbo, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
A thanksgiving service will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the same
church,” the statement said.

 

The family called for prayers and support as preparations
continue for a befitting burial, extending an invitation to well-wishers and
associates to attend the events in honour of the late nationalist.

 

Source: Afenifere leader, Adebanjo to be buried May 3

 - NigerianEye

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