The national leader of Afenifere, a Pan Yoruba Socio-Political group, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has stepped down from office.

Pa Fasoranti, 95, cited age as the reason for his action. He assumed office in 2008.

He named the former deputy leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo as the acting national leader of the group while the former Financial Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, the Alaago of Kajola Ago, Atakumosa East Local Government Area, Osun State, was named the group’s eputy leader.

Fasoranti said this during the group’s monthly meeting held in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

He said the development became necessary “as the group needs more than ever before, to have an improved organisation with a more effective approach to combat the monstrous invasion of our culture and pride as a people.

“Only a more alive and active leadership can achieve this. At 95 I am hardly able to provide such and so it is time for me to step aside.

“At this junction, I am proud to announce Chief Ayo Adebanjo a politician of the Awolowo school of thought as Acting Leader of Afenifere and His Royal Highness, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, the Alaago of Kajola Ago in Atakumosa East Local Government Area, as the deputy leader.