Afenifere's Falae Details Succession Process After Fasoranti

Chief Olu Falae, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, explained how the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization Afenifere will choose a successor to its late leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. Falae stated that Afenifere has a tradition of leadership succession based on collective judgment rather than competition.

He expressed confidence that the organization would identify a suitable successor without conflict, noting that members likely have an idea of who the next leader will be. Falae recounted past leadership transitions, including consultations following the deaths of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Chief Abraham Adesanya, highlighting that the leadership process has historically been guided by discussions rather than contests.

He described Fasoranti as an exceptional statesman whose passing has created a significant vacuum in the Yoruba nation’s political, religious, and social life. Falae emphasized the importance of maintaining Afenifere's tradition of peaceful succession as the organization moves forward.