Fasoranti Steps Down As Afenifere Leader

Posted by Tolulope Ogugua Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Tuesday, March 16th, 2021

…. … as Ayo Adebanjo takes over

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chief Ayo Adebanjo has emerged as the new leader for the Pan Yoruba Socio- Political Group, Afenifere as Pa Reuben Fasoranti bows out

Pa Fasoranti who is 95 years old said he is now aged and retiring

He is a former deputy leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo would serve as acting National leader of Afenifere.

Former financial secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, the Alaago of Kajola Ago, Atakumosa East council area, Ilesa, Osun state was named the groups deputy leader.

Fasoranti has led the Afenifere since 2008.

He announced his stepping down at the group’s monthly meeting in Akure, the Ondo state capital.