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Afenifere Divided Over Farotimi Appointment

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2 months ago

Jan 29, 2025.

Afenifere is facing internal disputes over the appointment of right activist Mr. Dele Farotimi as the Organizing Secretary.
The Adebanjo-led Afenifere called for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu

The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, is facing internal disputes over the appointment of right activist Mr. Dele Farotimi as the Organizing Secretary.

This decision, made by the faction loyal to Chief Ayo Adebanjo at a meeting in Ijebu-Igbo, directly contradicts the previous appointment of Otunba Kole Omololu to the same position by the Fasoranti-led faction.

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In addition to the organizational controversy, the Adebanjo-led Afenifere called for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. This request was made during the same meeting in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State.

But a statement titled “Pa.Fasoranti Remains Afenifere’s True Leader” and signed by Omololu punctured the appointment of Farotimi as Organizing Secretary by the faction loyal to Adebanjo at the Ijebu-Igbo meeting.

The statement said there is only one Afenifere, and it is headed by Fasoranti, saying any appointment made by any group masquerading as Afenifere is null, void, and of no consequence.

It read “It is important to clarify that there is only one authentic Afenifere, which remains under the leadership of Pa. Reuben Fasoranti.

Afenifere Divided Over Farotimi Appointment

Dele Farotimi

This body continues to uphold the core values and principles that have guided us since the formation of Afenifere, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to the welfare and progress of the Yoruba people and the entire nation.

‘While we respect the democratic rights of individuals to organize and associate, the leadership of Pa. Fasoranti is the only legitimate and recognized Afenifere.

“It is imperative that the public is aware of the distinction between the authentic Afenifere and any other groups that may claim the name for political purposes.

“As we continue our work, our focus remains on unity, justice, and the advancement of democratic values. We are committed to collaborating with all those who share these principles, irrespective of factional differences.