Afenifere's Olaitan Advocates Tradition in Leadership Succession

Oba Oladipo Olaitan, a factional leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization Afenifere, stated that leadership succession should not be determined by campaigns or personal ambition. He made this declaration during a condolence visit to the family of the late Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, Ondo State.

Olaitan emphasized that the succession should adhere to established traditions and institutional procedures following Fasoranti's death at the age of 100. He asserted that leadership should be an "apostolic selection," where the deputy naturally succeeds the leader.

With nearly 47 years of membership in Afenifere, Olaitan expressed confidence in the organization's ability to navigate leadership challenges through its institutional heritage and historical experience. He warned against attempts to disrupt the established order and stressed that any disagreements should be resolved through recognized procedures to avoid deepening divisions within the organization.