After Fasoranti’s Death, Tensions Mount in Yorubaland as a New Afenifere May Emerge

The leadership crisis within Afenifere has intensified following the death of Reuben Fasoranti: Oba Oladipo Olaitan’s faction is seeking to consolidate its authority, while some members of the old guard are considering forming Afenifere Independent. The Akure camp is expected to oppose Olaitan’s succession and is preparing to name a former governor as Fasoranti’s successor. The factions remain divided over succession customs and the prospect of a split, despite calls to unite and revive the pan-Yoruba organization.