Tag: Afenifere
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Constitution review, an exercise in futility – Afenifere
The apex Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, yesterday described the ongoing process of amending the 1999 Constitution as an exercise in futility. However, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the South-south geopolitical zone and others demanded devolution of powers, fiscal federalism and state police in the new constitution. Reacting to the decision of the group…
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IG’s shoot-on-sight order in Southeast reckless – Afenifere
The Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has criticised the shoot-at-sight order by the Inspector General of Police, describing it as reckless and undemocratic. The organisation in a statement by its acting leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, yesterday said the order endangers the fate of people in Southeast, who he posited seem endangered under the President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Afenifere demands Buhari’s resignation over failure to end insecurity
The Pan Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, on Tuesday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign over his administration’s inability to address insecurity and economic challenges confronting the country. The group said this is the best time for President Buhari to resign honourably. Speaking during the 95th birthday of the leader of the group and the…
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We’re not in support of military takeover – Afenifere
Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere, has said it is against military takeover of any kind. In a statement, National Publicity Secretary of the group, Comrade Jare Ajayi, described military intervention in government as a curse. He said the recent clamour for change in the country was borne out of frustration over the state of the nation.…
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70 Years of Afenifere: The Evolution, Trials Challenges of Yoruba Oldest Political Group, By Ayo Opadokun
By Ayo Opadokun Opadokun is former Afenifere Publicity Secretary How Afenifere Began Permit me to open this unique dialogue with the following unimpeachable facts sourced from few credible historical accounts including “AWO”. The Autobiography of Chief Obafemi Awolowo; “Path to Nigerian Greatness”, and face to face interviews with Chief Awolowo, Chief Adekunle Ajasin and other…
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Family releases details of Yinka Odumakin’s burial
The family of Yinka Odumakin has released the details of the funeral rites of the late activist and Afenifere spokesman. According to a release signed by his widow, Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, the rites will span three days – starting from Thursday 22nd through Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th April 2021. Thursday 22nd April: Day…
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Odumakin: Afenifere speaks on late spokesman’s service, death
Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afẹ́nifẹ́re has confirmed that its former spokesman Yinka Odumakin passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Mr. Odumakin’s death was announced early Saturday prompting tributes from President Muhammadu Buhari, other top government officials and eminent Nigerians. “It is with extreme sadness and sorrow that The Afẹ́nifẹ́re regret to announce the passing away…
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Odumakin: Yoruba lost a gem, gifted soul, dependable ally – Gani Adams
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, on Saturday said that the death of Yinka Odumakin, Spokesman of Pan Yoruba Socio-Cultural group, Afenifere, depleted Yoruba gems, gifted souls and dependable allies. Gani, in a statement in Lagos by his Media Aide, Kehinde Aderemi, described Odumakin’s demise on Saturday as one death too many. Adams…
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BREAKING: Afenifere spokesman, Yinka Odumakin is dead
Popular human rights activist and National Publicity Secretary of Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, Yinka Odumakin has reportedly died on Saturday morning. According to reports, Odumakin died from COVID-19 complications. He was said to have been on ventilator for a couple of days at the isolation centre of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) before he…
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Afenifere: Pa Fasoranti didn’t consult me before announcing that I take over from him – Adebanjo
Elder statesman, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has said he his not enthusiastic about his new role as the leader of Afenifere, Pan Yoruba Socio- Political Group. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Pa Reuben Fasoranti, 95 stepped down as leader of the group last week during the group’s monthly meeting in Akure, the Ondo state capital citing his…