THE Leader of Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, says Nigeria’s democracy and development was a work in progress requiring all hands to be on deck. In a congratulatory message to mark Democracy Day on June 12, made available to newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday, Fasoranti said that the anniversary was to …
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Olu Falae Emerges New Afenifere Chairman
THE Pan Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has named former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, and the Olu of ilu-Abo in Akure North council area of Ondo State, Oba Olu Falae, as the chairman of the National Executive Committee of the group. The group, at its monthly meeting …
Read More »Afenifere Chieftain, Adebanjo Reveals Solutions To Economic Hardship, Insecurity, Others
A chieftain of Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo, has said no amount of amendments to the 1999 Constitution will solve the various challenges facing the nation. Adebanjo said the present law guiding the nation is broken and until the constitution is restructured to reflect true federalism, the country would not enjoy peace. He …
Read More »Fasoranti Remains Afenifere Leader Not Adebanjo – Secretary
THE Organising Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Kole Omololu, on Tuesday, reacted to a meeting held by Ayo Adebanjo. Newsextra24 understands that Afenifere members in the meeting held in Isanya Ogbo in the Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State passed a vote of confidence on Adebanjo as the leader …
Read More »Afenifere: Why We Removed Adebanjo As Acting Leader
PAN-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has explained why two offices – those of Acting National Leader and Deputy Leader – were abrogated by the organisation. The body recently announced that Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who has occupied the position of Acting National Leader of the organization, has been removed. While …
Read More »Ibadan Explosion: Afenifere Reacts, Warns Against Recurrence
THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called for a review of the activities of illegal miners in Nigeria in an effort to combat the menace and prevent the recurrence of the Ibadan explosion. According to the group, the unchecked activities of illegal miners have been contributing to the insecurity issues …
Read More »Afenifere’s Secretary-General Declares Interest In Ondo Governorship Polls
With the race for the governorship election in Ondo State gathering momentum, the Secretary-General of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Sola Ebiseni, has declared intentions to vie for the state’s top job. According to Ebiseni, with his orientation and knowledge of the state, he remains the best to lead the …
Read More »Afenifere: Fasoranti Differs With Adebanjo on Supreme Court Verdict
FORMER Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, yesterday, disagreed with the leader of the group, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, over the Supreme Court verdict that affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory during the February 25, 2023 general election. Pa Adebanjo and other Afenifere leaders had met in Isanya …
Read More »Afenifere Reacts On Supreme Court Ruling Affirming Tinubu As President
THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has faulted the ruling of the Supreme Court which affirmed the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25, 2023 presidential election. Newsextra24 recalls that the Supreme Court, on October 26, struck out the appeals of Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and Atiku Abubakar of …
Read More »We Are Fully Behind Peter Obi, Nothing Has Changed – Afenifere
THE Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere has reiterated its support for the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Speaking via a communique issued after a meeting held at its leader Chief Ayo Adebanjo’s Ogun residence on Tuesday, the group said it “remains convinced and undeterred on the just principles with which we …
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