Oba Oladipo Olaitan says Afenifere leadership follows tradition

Oba Oladipo Olaitan, factional leader of Afenifere, said leadership succession is guided by tradition, according to New Telegraph. Punch reported the same view, noting Olaitan was elected after the death of Chief Ayo Adebanjo. Leadership added that Olaitan warned against personal ambition during a condolence visit to the family of late Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti.

What we know

• Oba Oladipo Olaitan is Afenifere factional leader
• Leadership succession guided by tradition
• Olaitan spoke at condolence visit in Akure, Ondo
• Statement made on Sunday

Sources

1. Fasoranti: You Don’t Campaign For Afenifere Leadership – Oba Olaitan – New Telegraph, 25 Oct 2026
2. Afenifere leadership not won through campaigns – Factional leader – Punch, 22 h ago
3. New Afenifere Leader Will Emerge Through Established Traditions – Olaitan – Leadership, 22 h ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 19:32 WAT – Story text revised
• 25 Oct, 22:47 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 25 Oct, 22:46 WAT – Now also reported by Leadership
• 25 Oct, 22:05 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 25 Oct, 21:56 WAT – Story published – 2 outlets

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