PROLOGUE THE TYRANNY OF DEATH AND THE INDOMITABLE SPIRIT OF MANKIND Death, shame on you. You have always killed the body, not the soul; never the legacy. Such is the fate of the last two men standing, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark and Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who died few days from each other. DEATH AND MANKIND … Read more
ON Friday, February 14, 2025, Nigeria was greeted by the short but sad news of the demise of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, at his home in Lekki, Lagos. The message simply said, “Ayo Adebanjo, a leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, is dead. He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his … Read more
THIS title of Michael Mann movie (released in 1992) and an earlier novel of the same name (released in 1826) is most apposite for our celebrant. As the title suggests, Chief Ayo Adebanjo is a member of the fast dwindling tribe of heroes. One of the very few last men standing. Yes, of a … Read more
I received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of a titan of our nation’s history, a fearless advocate for justice and democracy, and a principled statesman—Pa Ayo Adebanjo. His departure marks the end of an era and leaves an irreplaceable void in the conscience of our nation. I had the distinct honour … Read more