May 14, 2026

Afenifere Leader Ayo Adebanjo to Be Laid to Rest on May 3

By Oluwadara Akingbohungbe

The family of the late Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo has outlined the schedule for his final rites, culminating in his interment on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Chief Adebanjo, a prominent nationalist and leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere, passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 96.

Day of Tributes and Service of Songs: Set for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, this event will take place at Harbour Point on Victoria Island, Lagos, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Wake: Scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025, the wake will be held at Chief Adebanjo’s residence in Isanya Ogbo, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

Final Burial Service: The service is planned for Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Phillips Anglican Church in Isanya Ogbo, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

Thanksgiving Service: A service of gratitude will occur on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at St. Phillips Anglican Church, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.

The family has requested prayers and professional support as they prepare to honor the esteemed elder statesman. They also invite well-wishers and associates to participate in the commemorative events.

Google News

Stay connected via Google.

Add Okay News as a preferred source for faster follow-through coverage.

Preferred sourceAdd on Google
Advertisement

About the author

Advertisement
Stay with Okay News

Follow the report beyond this story

Follow Okay News across the channels and tools you use most.

ChannelFollow on WhatsAppDirect story alerts, sharper updates, and easier sharing with your circle.Preferred sourceAdd on GoogleFollow Okay News updates across Google surfaces.Visual briefingsFollow on InstagramVisual updates, clips, and newsroom highlights.Reader appGet the appRead Okay News on your mobile device.