Fasoranti Left Us Big Shoes to Fill, Son Says
Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, eldest son of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has revealed that his father repeatedly told family members he had a covenant with God to die at the age of 100 and urged them not to mourn him when that time came. Taiwo, the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, spoke on Tuesday night when Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa visited the family at their residence in Ijapo, Akure, following the elder statesman’s death. He said the family was celebrating his father’s life rather than mourning, adding that the late nationalist left behind a legacy of firmness, resilience, hard work and love. Taiwo described his father as a devoted parent who took an active role in his children’s upbringing and education, saying the family would miss his wise counsel and quiet but effective way of expressing his thoughts.
Aiyedatiwa described the late Afenifere leader as an embodiment of humility, kindness and wisdom whose contributions to governance, education and national development would remain significant. The governor said Fasoranti continued to influence government decisions even at an advanced age, describing him as mentally sound and a respected educator whose positive impact reached generations of prominent people in Nigeria and beyond. He urged the family and Nigerians to uphold the deceased’s values and continue contributing meaningfully to society. Taiwo thanked the governor for standing with the family and appealed for prayers to help them preserve their father’s legacy.
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