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Fasoranti resigns as leader of Afenifere

Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Sunday resigned as the Chairman of the Pan Yoruba Socio-political group, Afenifere.

Fasoranti took over as Afenifere leader from its former leader, late Pa Abraham Adesanya in 2008 April 27.

Fasoranti, whose residence has turned to a place where members hold their monthly meeting, cited disloyalty among members as the reason why he stepped aside as their leader.

In a letter personally signed by the Octogenarian and sent to Afenifere’s Secretary General, Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa, leaders of the group, including Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Sir Lanihun Ajayi, Chief Olu Falae, Chief Supo Sonibare and all state Chairmen of Afenifere, lamented that dream of the founders of the group had finally eroded.

The letter stated “our organization, Afenifere was formed in 1951 under the leadership of our leader, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The organization was formed to serve as an umbrella to be used to actualize the dream of a great nation and the Yoruba race.

“Over the years, Yorubas have tried to focus on a common goal. Chief Awolowo tried to ensure the oneness of our people with a lot of efforts notwithstanding the challenges he faced in the process. Unfortunately, he passed on without actualising this dream.

“I joined Afenifere from inception with the following leaders of our race, Pa Onasanya, Alhaji Ganiyu Daodu, Pa Abraham Adesanya, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Sir Olanihun Ajayi, Chief Sam Sonibare, Chief Bola Ige, Chief Wunmi Adegbonmire and so on.

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“The mantle of leadership fell on Late Pa Adekunle Ajasin and subsequently Pa Adesanya and then my humble self. As events have been unfolding in the past few years, the focus and goals of the founding fathers of our great organization ‘Afenifere’ were gradually eroded.

“This, therefore, made it herculian task for our members to work in unity. Several efforts were made to ensure the actualization of the Afenefere goals, but it appeared that we have not succeeded in achieving this. This is basically due to reasons best known to our members individually.

“Let me state clearly that the issue of adoption of the National Confab report had always been the focus and goal of our people in Afenifere even long before the National Confab was set up. The support of a leader who promised to implement this report was therefore not a mistake and inevitable despite all public insinuations.

“Considering my age, efforts and selfless dedication to my country, my state (Ondo), my political parties, my past leaders and my members in Afenifere both in Nigeria and in diaspora, I hereby wish to inform you all that I have decided to step aside as leader of our great organization, Afenifere.”

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