President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Ajayi and the entire Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, on the passage of one of its oldest surviving members, Sir Olaniwun Ajayi, aged 91.

In a statement released by Femi Adesina the special adviser on media and publicity to President Buhari, pa Ajayi was dedicated to ensuring and strengthening democracy in Nigeria.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS AFENIFERE CHIEFTAIN, OLANIWUN AJAYI

President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Ajayi and the entire Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, on the passage of one of its oldest surviving members, Sir Olaniwun Ajayi, aged 91.

The President also commiserates with the government and people of Ogun State on the demise of their illustrious son, author, legal practitioner, elder statesman and nationalist.

President Buhari pays tribute to Pa Ajayi’s inspirational and dedicated work to entrench and strengthen democracy in Nigeria through his passionate engagements in Afenifere, the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and the Patriots.

Guided by Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s principle, the President believes that the late revered Yoruba leader effectively combined his sharp commentary on the state of affairs in Nigeria with uncommon patriotism while working tenaciously to further unity, development and prosperity in the nation.

President Buhari urges all who mourn Pa Ajayi to emulate his lifelong commitment to dialogue, democracy and development, which are key ingredients for national growth.

He prays that God will comfort Pa Ajayi’s family and grant the soul of the departed eternal rest.

FEMI ADESINA

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

November 4, 2016

http://nghubs.com/president-buhari-mourns-olaniwun-ajayi/

Rest in Peace Pa... And may the Afenifere group stay united.

If I say FTC now, some people including the mods will be looking at me like...

Rest On Sir.......

Are we sure PMB knows this man or Mr Femi just wrote this to pacify some people? ?

RIP sir!

Buhari sef, you just dey kill everybody

rest in peace

RIP

R I P to him.

Make him wait de next one na all de masses wey de die for hunger him go mourn,nonsense man

May the soul of the departed rest in peace.

RIP

RIP papa

Femi Adesina! Garba Shehu!! PMB!!!

RIP Pa Olaniwun Ajayi. Your legacy lives on.

RIP SIR.

RIP BABA

I was at his 90th Birthday last year in his country home, Isara REMO.

Peace, Perfect Peace!

hmmn

Great Leader

RIP sir

The fact that u have not received a 42 years ban on this forum still baffles me.

I don't know this Aboki afonja

RIP

finally Afenifere group has come to an End... Bull-hari shame to you , u have succeeded in killing him, Afonjas will now be without leader... Oga JAGABAN since u are political jobless why not fill the vacancy I'm just suggesting , children of hate will now call for my head

A true son of the soil.The pride of Isara Remo! Afotamodi Kogun ma wolu.Isara Remo will miss you.

I remember our conversation at the last Afotamodi day...U paid total attention,u were friendly, amiable.I will miss sir....


RIP sir Olaniwun!

Buhari killing Nigerians with his harsh economic policies and turning back to mourn them as if he is pained.

Why mourning him? The man use old body go National Conference but you no implement am

Sir Olaniwun Ajayi. A great Icon

Only death could free him from the zoo.

Rest in peace my Beloved Uncle, May His soul rest in perfect peace. Afotamodi kogun ma ja ilu.

Mourning those that supported your evil plans and epileptic government.

RIP baba. May all the things that you have laboured for in your lifetime not go astray.




Some Id.i0ts still manage talk trash on this post. I wonder why they've not penalized them. Ethnic bigots! Awon omo iran jatijati.