Chief Anthony Enahoro is dead.One of his children confirmed to news men that he died in the early hours of today.Enahoro a foremost nationalist and pro democracy activist died after a protracted illness.In fact,there had been some virtual death watch for some weeks now following earlier reports of his worsening health and fears that he might have died.Such fears were however allayed until the cold hands of death finally caught up with him.He will be greatly remembered,aside for his struggle for independence but also for his heroics as a champion of NADECO in the struggle against military tyranny.Among the early reactions to Enahoro’s death was a statement by Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel.

The Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel,has described the death of Pa Anthony Enahoro as a major loss to the country at a critical juncture in the nation's history. Governor Daniel said with his death the country has lost the last of the titans who fought for independence and a better society.

"Pa Enahoro was a shining example of patriotism, selflessness and fairness. He represented the special breed of Nigerians who put the interests of the nation above primordial and base considerations in actions, words and deeds. We recall with pride his role in the agitation to free Nigeria from the clutches of colonialism and his relentless and dogged fight for a better society. Pa Enahoro also played a major role in ensuring that the nation returned to democracy in 1999 through his activities in the National Democratic Coalition.  Despite brushes with the law and unjustified incarceration Pa Enahoro remained a committed champion of good governance and equitable society.  A scourge of the military and virulent opponent of bad governance  Pa Enahoro  gave his all to Nigeria and never relented until the very end. The only honour  we can do his memory is to ensure that we make this democracy work , make good governance the hallmark of all tiers of government and contribute our quota to the development of Nigeria and the sustenance of democracy. We all must emulate the fine qualities of our departed elder statesman and one of the makers of modern Nigeria that is the only way to ensure that the labours of our heroes like Pa Enahoro are not in vain",  the governor said in a statement issued in Abeokuta shortly after the news of the death was broken.

Governor Daniel said ,Nigerians should not mourn but celebrate the life of a man who added so much value to his community, state, Nation and humanity in general. The Ogun State Governor  also prayed that God would give the family , associates, followers and the entire nation the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.