A new leader has emerged for the Pan Yoruba Socio- Political Group, Afenifere.
He is former deputy leader; Chief Ayo Adebanjo would serve as acting National leader of Afenifere.
The emergence of Chief Adebanjo followed the stepping down of Pa Reuben Fasoranti. PA Fasoranti said ”
At 95 I am hardly able to provide such leadership needed 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.”
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 had led the Afenifere since 2008.
He announced his stepping down at the group’s monthly meeting in Akure, the Ondo state capital.