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Clarification on misrepresentation of Afenifere UK

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PRESS RELEASE

Our attention has been drawn to a press release issued by a certain Anthony Ajayi, a former officer of the organisation, purporting to speak on behalf of Afenifere UK. We wish to categorically state that Ajayi is no longer authorised to represent Afenifere UK in that capacity.

For the avoidance of doubt, there is only one Afenifere UK, formally registered as an organisation limited by guarantees with Companies House in the United Kingdom. This is a matter of public record and can be verified by any interested party. The current Secretary-General of Afenifere UK is Seun Kolade, and only statements issued by him or the duly appointed Management Committee should be considered as the official position of the organisation.

We also wish to use this medium to correct the erroneous notion created in the said publication by Ajayi regarding the leadership of Afenifere. The public communique referred to by Ajayi was, in fact, a written resignation letter by Pa Reuben Fasoranti, which was also read publicly by him to the wider Afenifere membership. The letter and resignation did not occur after the tragic murder of Olufunke Fasoranti but well before this time. Contrary to the impression presented by Ajayi, the primary purpose of the letter was not the appointment of Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Oba Dipo Olaitan but to formally communicate Fasoranti’s resignation to the public.

Furthermore, Afenifere UK is not aware of any “National Elders Caucus” purportedly appointed to replace Adebanjo and Olaitan’s leadership of Afenifere. Since Fasoranti tendered his written resignation as the Afenifere leader, Adebanjo has assumed the substantive leadership of Afenifere, and he is ably assisted Olaitan as the Deputy Leader.

Members of the public are advised to disregard any press releases, statements, or representations made by Ajayi or any unauthorised individuals. Any attempts to misrepresent or impersonate the organisation constitute an infringement of Afenifere UK’s legal status and governance structure, and we reserve the right to seek legal redress if necessary.

Furthermore, we note that the unauthorised statement in question has been circulated on social media platforms as of 31st January 2025. We urge individuals responsible for posting or sharing this misinformation, as well as the administrators of such platforms, to remove these posts within 24 hours. Failure to do so may result in legal consequences.

We appreciate the cooperation of all members of the public in ensuring that the integrity and governance of Afenifere UK remain uncompromised.

For and on behalf of Afenifere Diaspora UK:

• Seyi Adefisan, Chair

• Seun Kolade, Secretary-General

• Bosede Adepoju, Member, Management Committee

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