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The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has appointed Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the new leader of the group, News360 Nigeria reports.

This was contained in a communique issued after its monthly general meeting held at the lsanya Ogbo, in Ogun state, the country home of its late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo.

The Meeting was attended by delegates from the six South West states, Kogi, Kwara and the Itsekiri of Delta State

According to the communique, “Oba Olaitan will function as the Leader in acting capacity till after the final burial of Papa Ayo Adebanjo when he will assume the office as substantive Leader.

The communique was signed by the group’s Secretary General, Chief Sola Ebiseni and it’s National Publicity Secretary, Justice Faloye.

It reads that the ” meeting considered the recommendations of the National Caucus and approved the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the new Leader of Afenifere.

“Oba Olaitan was called to the Nigerian Bar as a lawyer in 1971, a Political Adviser to Governor Lateef Jakande and a member of the Lagos State Executive Council 1979 – 1983; elected Member House of Representatives and Leader of AD in the House 1999 – 2003.

” He has been a member of Afenifere for over 45 years serving in various capacities including the National Financial Secretary under the leadership of Chief Reuben Fasoranti and Deputy Leader under Chief Ayo Adebanjo.

In his acceptance speech, the new leader, said that he is” committed to the ideals of Afenifere as a social-political organisation and unrelenting advocate of restructuring and true federalism adding that he would ensure the unity of the organisation.

On security, the group decried the worsening security situation in the country.

, according to the communique, “received reports of a young man, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, the videos of whose ordeal, in the den of kidnappers have been on social media for almost a week.

“The Meeting called on the governments of Ondo and Kogi States around which common boundaries the kidnapping was reported to have taken place and the relevant security agencies to act without further delay and ensure the rescue and safety of the young man.

Afenifere, also, acknowledged the enviable contributions of its late Leader, Pa Adebanjo, to nation-building as reflected by the glowing tributes in his memory from all walks of life within Nigeria and the world over.

They commiserated with “the children and the immediate family of our Leader and applauded them for their untiring courteous engagement of a large number of people who daily throng the Lekki Lagos and Isanya-Ogbo Ogun State residence of our great Leader.

Present at the meeting include, Senator Femi Okunrounmu Senator Gbenga Kaka, former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Pekun Awobona, Chief Tola Mobolurin, Tokunbo Ajasin, Engr. Bayo Adenekan, Hon Leke Mabinuori, Olayemi Olajuyinu; Olu Pessu and Chief Olusegun Olawoyin.

https://news360ng.com/afenifere-appoints-oba-oladipo-olaitan-as-new-leader/

Afenifere died the day Yinka Ogunmakin died

Hope say this one go dey talk truth like baba banjo or na typical ronu?

I hope he's not a yahoo yahoo oba like the other Obas that we read their stories on this platform

nairavsdollars:
Afenifere died the day Yinka Ogunmakin died

Wrong. We miss Yinka Odumakin but Afenifere lives.

LagosOrigin:
I hope he's not a yahoo yahoo like he other Obas that we read their stories on this platform

Exactly my thoughts.

Are they able to secure the release of their so called youth leader.

Congrats to the new leader of the pan-Yoruba social-cultural group Afenifere.. we wish him God's guidance and protection in his new role.

My own plea is for Afenifere and other Yoruba leaders to come together and find a lasting solution to this kidnapping menace perpetrated by foreigners (of mostly Fulani stock) right inside our forests in Yorubaland.

The neglect of Fulanis carryimg arms and other dangerous weapons around the country unchallenged under guise of cattle rearing is what we are facing today, a Southerner can't move around with kitchen knife without getting harrased by security operatives but another ethnic group will carry swords, cutlass, even AK-47 rifle without getting arrested. I'm certain if we (Yorubas) can push for access to firearms (licensed) for protection of citizens, this kidnapping problem will become half-solved. Let everyone have a firearm in their possession that Govt. can track in case of investigations, don't just leave people vulnerable while outlaws go about killing and inflicting serious trauma on innocent Nigerians.
The Governors who own the lands should set up their special security task force to comb all the forests and arrest anyone caught hiding therein because they are the criminals disturbing the peace of the South West.

I watched the clip of the young prince only to shake head in pity.. this "I don't care attitude" of Yorubas till one falls victim is what is killing our people gradually. Today it's the prince, tomorrow it might be anyone atal.

Time to act is now.. convene a regional security forum and allow experts including those in diaspora to offer help.

Okay

Pa Fashoranti still remains the leader of Afenifere

nairavsdollars:
Afenifere died the day Yinka Ogunmakin died

Who is Odumakin? Odumakin of yesterday?

Afenifere died the day it accepted to Olusegun Obasanjo for his 2nd term. That was how Obasanjo oust all Afenifere governors exept Tinubu who refused Obasanjo’s bait to work for him (Obasanjo). Afenifere leaders’ children including one of Afenifere leaders went on to serve in Obasanjo’s government. This and other issues made Bola Ahmed Tinubu to leave the Afenifere’s part AD and created a parallel so called Afenifere Renewal Group and the end of Afenifere’s political influence in Yoruba land.

Summary, Obasanjo killed Afenifere, and Tinubu buried it

Choosing an oba who is under the payroll of the government as the leader of the Afenifere is a very big mistake

Kwara!?
With permissions from gambari emir 😁😁😂😂

I just observed how other tribe stayed out from saying rubbish, but only wishing the new leader well. If this should be Ohanaeze Ndigbo, many of you guys will start wishing them bad and also be talking of how can this people should be made the leader and all that.....

Nice

Welcome

All the best
We no kuku hear from Gani Adams Are Ona Kakanfo again, that title died with MKO.

My concern is how baba as a king, will be able to effectively carry out his functions as Afenifere (socio political organ), and as a referred king, unbiased and impartial.

Iceberg3:
Kwara!?
With permissions from gambari emir 😁😁😂😂

This one is on drugs

Hope he is not a Yoruba rascal we need a honest man like the late leader

flokii:
Congrats to the new leader of the pan-Yoruba social-cultural group Afenifere.. we wish him God's guidance and protection in his new role.

My own plea is for Afenifere and other Yoruba leaders to come together and find a lasting solution to this kidnapping menace perpetrated by foreigners (of mostly Fulani stock) right inside our forests in Yorubaland.

The neglect to Fulanis carryimg arms and other dangerous weapons around the country unchallenged under guise of cattle rearing is what we are facing today. I'm certain if we (Yorubas) can push for access to firearms (licensed) for protection of citizens, this kidnapping problem will become half-solved. Let everyone have a firearm in their possession that Govt. can track in case of investigations, don't just leave people vulnerable while outlaws go about killing and inflicting serious trauma on innocent Nigerians.
The Governors who own the lands should set up their special security task force to comb all the forests and arrest anyone caught hiding therein because they are the criminals disturbing the peace of the South West.

I watched the clip of the young prince only to shake head in pity.. this I don't care attitude of Yorubas till one falls victim is what is killing our people gradually. Today it's the prince, tomorrow it might be anyone atal.

Time to act is now.. convene a regional security forum and allow experts including those in diaspora offer help.

So Mutiu and Bose should be allowed to carry guns, so that Bose can go and shoot Mutiu side chick because Mutiu her long time boyfriend is sleeping around. You want to turn Nigeria to America where they kill themselves everyday?


AMOTEKUN should be adequately armed like the Nigerian Army, that’s the temporary solution till State Police starts since Asiwaju Tinubu has given matching order for the creation of State Police. Underground work is going on fir the kickoff

LagosOrigin:
I hope he's not a yahoo yahoo oba like the other Obas that we read their stories on this platform

I'm not sure he's a king. His name just starts with Oba

I hope a person from Itsekiri,Kogi,Kwara,Edo,Benin Republic,Ghana ,Brazil, Cuba,Togo or Liberia etc will become the leader of Afenifere one day .

Bookhub:
Hope say this one go dey talk truth like baba banjo or na typical ronu?

this is disrespectful. you have started to set the tone of disrespect just in case he has a different political leanings. this is not good at all. please change your evil ways.

Afenifebi.

No fight.
No factions
No royal rumble.

I respect these tribe

I am not sure if an Oba who already has traditional duties will be a good appointment as next leader especially when Afenifere is a social and political group. Except the title is only ceremonial. It is important for traditional rulers to be seen as non-partisan.

For the tribal warlords here, I hope you see the other states that ed - Delta, Kogi and Kwara states.

flokii:
Congrats to the new leader of the pan-Yoruba social-cultural group Afenifere.. we wish him God's guidance and protection in his new role.

My own plea is for Afenifere and other Yoruba leaders to come together and find a lasting solution to this kidnapping menace perpetrated by foreigners (of mostly Fulani stock) right inside our forests in Yorubaland.

The neglect to Fulanis carryimg arms and other dangerous weapons around the country unchallenged under guise of cattle rearing is what we are facing today. I'm certain if we (Yorubas) can push for access to firearms (licensed) for protection of citizens, this kidnapping problem will become half-solved. Let everyone have a firearm in their possession that Govt. can track in case of investigations, don't just leave people vulnerable while outlaws go about killing and inflicting serious trauma on innocent Nigerians.
The Governors who own the lands should set up their special security task force to comb all the forests and arrest anyone caught hiding therein because they are the criminals disturbing the peace of the South West.

I watched the clip of the young prince only to shake head in pity.. this I don't care attitude of Yorubas till one falls victim is what is killing our people gradually. Today it's the prince, tomorrow it might be anyone atal.

Time to act is now.. convene a regional security forum and allow experts including those in diaspora offer help.

Nice one from Flokii.

If the leaders would look into this,it will go a long way in putting an end to this menace from these killer herdsmen.

In fact, if they will launch a force, assemble youths from all states,villages and equip them and comb the entire forest for a period of time,I will volunteer as a resident in the SW.
The SS and SE should do the same.

Its Mr A today,it can be Mr B tomorrow as you said.


God bless and strengthen the Afenifere..and of course,God bless Edo state mi Tierra.

where is pa Fasonranti in all these?

simpleseyi:


Who is Odumakin? Odumakin of yesterday?

Afenifere died the day it accepted to Olusegun Obasanjo for his 2nd term. That was how Obasanjo oust all Afenifere governors exept Tinubu who refused Obasanjo’s bait to work for him (Obasanjo). Afenifere leaders’ children including one of Afenifere leaders went on to serve in Obasanjo’s government. This and other issues made Bola Ahmed Tinubu to leave the Afenifere’s part AD and created a parallel so called Afenifere Renewal Group and the end of Afenifere’s political influence in Yoruba land.

Summary, Obasanjo killed Afenifere, and Tinubu buried it

Agba o ni tan lori le
You really nailed it, Obasanjo bamboozled them, and Afenifere with Awo's ideology fell apart like pack of cards