Family announces four-day burial rites for Ayo Adebanjo

The family of Ayo Adebanjo, former factional leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, has announced his funeral arrangements.

The elder statesman died on February 14 at the age of 96.

In a statement on Thursday, his family said the funeral ceremonies — curated to celebrate his legacy of advocating for democracy, true federalism, and national unity — will commence with a day of tributes and service of songs on April 30 at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos.

The wake will follow on May 2 at Pa Ayo Adebanjo’s country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

The main funeral service is scheduled for May 3 at St. Phillips Anglican Church in the same location, with a thanksgiving service to conclude the events on May 4.

The family has also made provisions for background materials and programme brochures, and they are open to pre-event briefings and interviews.