The National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political association, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has stepped down as the leader of the association citing old age as the major reason for his decision.
The 95 years old elder statesman named the former deputy leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo as the acting national leader of the group.
Pa Fasoranti said this during the group’s monthly meeting held in Akure, the Ondo state capital.
He also named the former financial secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, the Alaago of Kajola Ago, Atakumosa East council area, ilesa, Osun state as the group’s deputy leader.
Fasoranti was made the leader of the group in the year 2008.
He 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.
“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.”