The leaders of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, have been torn apart after a faction reportedly endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, in Akure on Sunday.
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Chief Reuben Fasoranti, who hosted the former Lagos State Governor in Akure on Sunday, insists he still remains leader of the group.
He reportedly said Chief Ayo Adebanjo, the acting leader of the group, could no longer speak for Afenifere.
Adebanjo has previously endorsed the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
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Speaking in an interview aired by IATV on Wednesday, Fasoranti said there would be no more meetings at Adebanjo’s home, adding that the report that he stepped down as Afenifere leader was a “misrepresentation.”
“It was a misunderstanding and misinterpretation from some people who thought I was going senile and couldn’t comprehend.
“I didn’t retire from the leadership of Afenifere. I was misinterpreted. I am still the leader of Afenifere.
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“Afenifere is not endorsing Obi. We are endorsing Jagaban (Tinubu). As you can see the trend, the following, the approval and the acceptability.
“Adebanjo cannot warn me not to welcome Tinubu. Adebanjo took a stand and I took a stand. We did not speak about Tinubu’s visit. It goes without saying that Jagaban is accepted and we approve of it. Obi has no stand in our mind at all,” he said.