Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The Senate has asked the federal government to honour the late Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo, by renaming a national monument after him to recognise his contributions to the country's development.

The resolution was adopted following a motion sponsored by Ogun East Senator Gbenga Daniel during the plenary on Thursday.

Mr Adebanjo, a leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, passed away on 14 February in Lagos at 96.

Notable political figures, including President Bola Tinubu, state governors, and several other dignitaries in the South-west region have mourned his death.

Despite being an outspoken critic of President Tinubu, Mr Adebanjo remained steadfast in his advocacy for democracy, good governance, ...