Afenifere Appoints Oba Olu Falae as Chairman to Strengthen Yoruba Agenda

By News24Hours | Akure, Nigeria | May 27, 2025

In a significant move to bolster its leadership and reaffirm its commitment to the Yoruba cause, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has appointed Oba Olu Falae as the Chairman of its National Executive Committee.Vanguard News+3Threads+3Leadership News+3

The appointment was announced during Afenifere’s monthly meeting held at the residence of its national leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure, Ondo State. Oba Falae, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and the traditional ruler of Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area, is expected to bring his vast experience in governance and traditional leadership to the role.Wikipedia+3Vanguard News+3Ground News+3Wikipedia+3Leadership News+3Ground News+3

Jare Ajayi, Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, stated that Oba Falae’s appointment aims to “reinvigorate the organization with a view to ensuring that the House of Oduduwa is back on track to project the Yoruba mandate.” Vanguard News+1Daily Post Nigeria+1

In his acceptance speech, Oba Falae expressed his commitment to uniting all factions within Afenifere, emphasizing the importance of cohesion in advancing the Yoruba agenda. “By the grace of God and with the support of Afenifere and the Yoruba nation, we’ll succeed in bringing the other groups, everybody together,” he affirmed. Daily Post Nigeria

The meeting also addressed pressing national issues, notably the country’s security challenges and the need for restructuring. Afenifere called on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to initiate the restructuring process urgently, highlighting it as a crucial step toward addressing Nigeria’s multifaceted problems. Vanguard News+1Daily Post Nigeria+1

Oba Olu Falae’s appointment marks a new chapter for Afenifere as it seeks to consolidate its position and influence in Nigeria’s socio-political landscape.

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