Confusion As Leader Of Yoruba Nation, Prof Banji Akintoye Steps Down

The leader of the apex body of the Yoruba Nation group, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Prof. Banji Akintoye, has stepped down from his position.

It was gathered that Akintoye’s resignation followed alleged infighting among members of the group.

However, in a statement issued on Thursday announcing the decision of Akintoye, the group’s General Secretary, Tunde Amusat, said the former Yoruba Nation leader handed the baton of leadership to his former Deputy, Prof. Wale Adeniran.

Amusat claimed Akintoye handed over the mantle of leadership to Adeniran, citing old age and a weakened body system as his reasons.

Amusat stated that the worldwide congress of Ilana Omo Oodua which took place on December 17th, 2022 accepted Akintoye’s resignation and affirmed Adeniran as the new leader of the group.

He said, “Akintoye extolled the principled virtues of Adeniran, commending him for his consistent patience against all forms of blackmail, slanders and defamatory affirmations which had been unleashed against him in the past by those he (Akintoye) described as “disgruntled elements.

”Adeniran is a retired Assistant Professor of African Studies and the pioneer Commissioner for Education in Osun State. He hails from Ile-Ife.”