Rumbling in yoruba land: There’s only one Afenifere despite alleged breakup plan – Secretary
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Says Adebanjo endorsed Peter Obi in 2023 without telling anybody • Explains how Fasoranti endorsed Tinubu for president despite supplanting his leadership By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere. You said it that Afenifere has adopted President Bola Tinubu.
Context & Background
✦Folarin, who is the Agbaakin Maiyegun of Ibadanland, in this interview, speaks on the leadership crisis in Afenifere, reconciliation in the group, and the decision of the Yoruba body to endorse President Bola Tinubu for 2027 among other issues.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2023:Says Adebanjo endorsed Peter Obi in 2023 without telling anybody • Explains how Fasoranti endorsed Tinubu for president despite supplanting his leadership By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere.2027:Folarin, who is the Agbaakin Maiyegun of Ibadanland, in this interview, speaks on the leadership crisis in Afenifere, reconciliation in the group, and the decision of the Yoruba body to endorse President Bola Tinubu for 2027 among other issues.2027:Excerpts: There have been issues in the polity ahead of 2027, parties have been trading accusations; there is mudslinging.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦Says Adebanjo endorsed Peter Obi in 2023 without telling anybody • Explains how Fasoranti endorsed Tinubu for president despite supplanting his leadership By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere.
✦You said it that Afenifere has adopted President Bola Tinubu.
✦Folarin, who is the Agbaakin Maiyegun of Ibadanland, in this interview, speaks on the leadership crisis in Afenifere, reconciliation in the group, and the decision of the Yoruba body to endorse President Bola Tinubu for 2027 among other issues.
Key Facts:2023: Says Adebanjo endorsed Peter Obi in 2023 without telling anybody • Explains how Fasoranti endorsed Tinubu for president despite supplanting his leadership By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere.2027: Folarin, who is the Agbaakin Maiyegun of Ibadanland, in this interview, speaks on the leadership crisis in Afenifere, reconciliation in the group, and the decision of the Yoruba body to endorse President Bola Tinubu for 2027 among other issues.2027: Excerpts: There have been issues in the polity ahead of 2027, parties have been trading accusations; there is mudslinging.2023: We supported President Bola Tinubu in 2023.
Editorial Excerpt
• Says Adebanjo endorsed Peter Obi in 2023 without telling anybody • Explains how Fasoranti endorsed Tinubu for president despite supplanting his leadership By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Lagos State?
Says Adebanjo endorsed Peter Obi in 2023 without telling anybody • Explains how Fasoranti endorsed Tinubu for president despite supplanting his leadership By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Lagos State, Peter Obi, Kwara State.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Says Adebanjo endorsed Peter Obi in 2023 without telling anybody • Explains how Fasoranti endorsed Tinubu for president despite supplanting his leadership By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere.
