Fasoranti Steps Down as Afenifere Leader

The National Leader of the Pan Yoruba Socio- Political Group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has stepped down due to old age.

Pa Fasoranti who is 95 years old, has however named the former deputy leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo as the acting national leader of the group while the former financial secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan,the Alaago of Kajola Ago, Atakumosa East council area of Osun state was named the groups deputy leader.

Fasoranti had emerged the group leader in year 2008 after the death of Pa Abraham Adesanya.

Pa Fasoranti announced his decision today during the group’s monthly meeting held at his residence in Akure, the Ondo state capital.

He said the development became necessary as the group needs more than ever before to have an improved organisation with more effective approach to combat the monstrous invasion of our culture and pride as a people.

Leke Adegbite