Pa Reuben Fasoranti, national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political association Afenifere, has stepped down from his position.
Fasoranti, 95, who has been the group’s leader since year 2008, cited old age as the reason for his decision.
He, however, named deputy leader of the group Ayo Adebanjo as the acting national leader while the former financial secretary of the group Oba Oladipo Olaitan, the Alaago of Kajola Ago, Atakumosa East Council Area, Ilesa, Osun State was named the group’s deputy leader.
Speaking during the association’s monthly meeting held in Akure, Ondo state capital, Fasoranti said the development became necessary “as the group needs more than ever before to have an improved organisation with a more effective approach to combat the monstrous invasion of our culture and pride as a people.”
“Only a more alike and active leadership can achieve this. At 95, I am hardly able to provide such and so it is time for me to step aside,” he added.
“At this junction, I am proud to announce Chief Ayo Adebanjo a politician of the Awolowo school of thought as acting leader of Afenifere and his royal highness, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, the Alaago of Kajola Ago in Atakumosa East Local Government Area, as the deputy leader.”
