Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, confirmed his death in a statement he personally issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

The governor described the late elder statesman as a respected patriarch whose life was marked by wisdom, integrity and selfless service to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.

“With a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing of our revered elder statesman, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who departed this world at the glorious age of 100,” the statement read.

Aiyedatiwa noted that Fasoranti's contributions to the development of the state and the Yoruba nation would remain memorable, adding that his counsel, fatherly guidance and principled positions on justice and good governance would be greatly missed.

He further described the deceased as a man who lived a fulfilled life and left an enduring legacy of honour and service for future generations.

On behalf of the Ondo State Government and its people, the governor extended his condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state over the loss.

He prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased's soul.

Details surrounding the circumstances of his death and funeral arrangements were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report.