The National Leader of the Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has stepped down citing old age. 

The former deputy leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has been named the acting national leader of the group while the former financial secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, the Alaago of Kajola Ago, Atakumosa East council area, Ilesa, Osun state was named the group's deputy national leader. 

Pa Fasoranti said this during the group's monthly meeting held in Akure, the Ondo state capital on Tuesday. 

He said the development became necessary as the group needs more than ever before to have an improved organization with a more effective approach to combat the monstrous invasion of the Yoruba culture and pride as a people. 

Afenifere also call on the Federal Government to commence the process of establishing state police and restructuring the country. 

Present at the meeting were Former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Sehinde Arogbofa amongst others.