My Concern About Afenifere – Pa Fasoranti, Says Adebanjo Still Acting Leader

By Ayodele Oni

National leader of Afenifere, Yoruba socio cultural organization, Pa Reuben Fasoranti said his major concern about the group is its future.

Pa Fasoranti, said while clarifying media report quoting him to have removed Chief Ayo Adebanjo as acting leader of the group and moved its meeting to Akure, Chief Adebanjo is still acting leader and can hold meeting at his country home.

He however, explained that his “main concern is the interest of the Yoruba in the complex political situation in Nigeria. It is also his concern.”

The statement, signed by his personal assistant, Adedapo Abiola reads “It has come to Papa R.F. Fasonranti’s knowledge that some sections of the media, especially the social media, have been ascribing to him statements designed to cause confusion and polarize Afenifere.

“I have Papa’s permission to say that he has not said that Chief Ayo Adebanjo is no longer the acting leader of Afenifere or that all future Afenifere meetings should henceforth be held at his residence in Akure.

“Papa’s main concern is the interest of the Yoruba in the complex political situation in Nigeria. It is also his concern that Afenifere should survive in dignity and remain a purveyor of the interest of the Yoruba race.”