The family of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has announced burial arrangements for the elder statesman, with his remains scheduled for interment on December 17, 2026.
The burial programme was contained in a statement signed on behalf of the family by his son, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, who is the Secretary to the Ondo State Government.
According to the statement, the late patriarch, nationalist and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, died at the age of 100.
The family announced that activities to honour his memory would commence with a Christian wake-keeping service on Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
The service will hold at his residence within the Omolere Nursery and Primary School Compound at 4:00 p.m.
The funeral service and interment are scheduled for Thursday, December 17, at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure, Ondo State, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
His interment will follow immediately after the funeral service at the church cemetery.
The family further disclosed that a reception for guests would take place at the late elder statesman’s residence immediately after the interment.
An outing and thanksgiving service will subsequently be held on Sunday, December 20, 2026, at St. David’s Cathedral, Ijomu, Akure, at 10:00 a.m.
The family called on well-wishers to join them in honouring the life and legacy of the deceased.
“We request your prayers and presence as we honour the memory of a distinguished elder and patriot,” the statement said.