The leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has clarified that Pa Ayo Adebanjo remains the acting leader of the group.
Fasoranti also dismissed media reports attributed to him Adebanjo is no longer the leader of the group.
Recall that crisis has broken out in the group following the endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
A video had also trended where Pa Fasoranti reportedly challenged the decision of Adebanjo to endorse the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi.
In a statement issued through his Personal Assistant, Adedapo Abiola, on Thursday, Pa Fasoranti said some sections of the media had misinterpreted him on the matter.
The statement read, “It has come to Papa Reuben Fasonranti’s knowledge that some sections of the media, especially the social media, have been ascribing to him false statements designed to cause confusion and polarise Afenifere. “I have Papa’s permission to say that he has not said Chief Ayo Adebanjo is no longer the acting leader of Afenifere nor that all future Afenifere meetings should henceforth be held at his residence in Akure.
“Papa’s main concern is the interest of the Yoruba in the complex political situation in Nigeria. It is also his concern that Afenifere should survive in dignity and remain a purveyor of the interest of the Yoruba race.”