Veteran nationalist and Afenifere chieftain, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. He passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki residence in Lagos, his family announced.
A respected elder statesman, lawyer, and political leader, Adebanjo was a key figure in Nigeria’s fight for true federalism and a former Organising Secretary of the Action Group.
His lifelong dedication to justice, equity, and national development earned him a revered place in the country’s political history.
He is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, as well as his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
The family is consulting with his associates and various interest groups to plan a befitting funeral, with details to be announced soon. Condolence registers have been opened at his Lagos residence and country home in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State.
