Chief Ayo Adebanjo, former Deputy Leader of the Pan Yoruba Socio- Political Group, Afenifere, has emerged the acting National Leader of the group.
This comes after the former leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti stepped down on Tuesday in Ondo state.
Fasoranti, who was made leader of the group in the year 2008, stated age as the reason for his decision to step down.
“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.
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“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,” he said.
The group’s former financial secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, the Alaago of Kajola Ago, Atakumosa East council area, Ilesa, Osun state was named the groups deputy leader.
