The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has appointed former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Oba Olu Falae, as Chairman of its National Executive Council (NEC). The group also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use the remaining two years of his administration to restructure the country to allow for state police.

Oba Olu Falae, Chairman National Executive Council (NEC)

Afenifere stated that the Forest Guard initiative proposed by the Federal Government should be managed by state governments as part of decentralising Nigeria’s security architecture.

The appointment of Oba Falae was announced in a communiqué read by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Mr Jare Ajayi, after a caucus meeting held at the residence of Afenifere’s leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure, Ondo State, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

The meeting was attended by notable figures, including former Governor Olusegun Mimiko, Tokunbo Ajasin, National Organising Secretary Abagun Kole Omololu, Chief Korede Duyile, and Dare Babarinsa. The group emphasised that restructuring is key to solving Nigeria’s security challenges.

Ajayi explained that Oba Falae’s appointment was part of efforts to reposition and reinvigorate the organisation, ensuring that the House of Oduduwa effectively projects the Yoruba mandate.

Ajayi called on the federal government and the National Assembly to urgently initiate the restructuring process.

“As we congratulate the present administration for clocking two years in office, we urge it to make restructuring a major policy focus in its third year,” he said.