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New palaver in Afenifere over Dele Farotimi’s Appointment
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The crisis rocking the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, over its leadership tussle took a new twist, on Wednesday, as the Pa Reuben Fasoranti-led faction rejected the appointment of Dele Farotimi as the Organising Secretary of the group.
This is against the backdrop of an earlier announcement made by Chief Ayo Adebanjo’s faction, despite the position being held by Kole Omololu of the Fasoranti’s led group.
Recall that on Tuesday, the Afenifere faction loyal to Adebanjo held a parallel meeting at Isanya Ogbo in Ogun State, where it announced the appointment of Farotimi.
The general meeting considered and approved the appointment of Barrister Dele Farotimi as the national organising secretary of the Afenifere.
The communique was jointly signed by the deputy leader, Oladipo Olaitan, and the national publicity secretary, Justice Faloye, loyal to Adebanjo’s faction at the end of the meeting.
Farotimi’s appointment came after legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, withdrew his defamatory suit against the activist.
But in a statement on Wednesday in Akure, Omololu disagreed with the appointment of Farotimi, saying Fasoranti’s faction of Afenifere is the authentic group.
In the statement entitled, “Pa Fasoranti Remains Afenifere’s True Leader,” Omololu, said the group would continue to uphold the values and principles that guide its formation for the welfare of the Yoruba people.
“I acknowledge the appointment of Dele Farotimi as the National Organising Secretary of the faction led by Pa. Adebanjo. However, it is important to clarify that there is only one authentic Afenifere, which remains under the leadership of Pa. Reuben Fashoranti.
“This body continues to uphold the core values and principles that have guided us since the formation of Afenifere, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to the welfare and progress of the Yoruba people and the entire nation.
“It is imperative that the public is aware of the distinction between the authentic Afenifere and any other groups that may claim the name for political purposes. As we continue our work, our focus remains on unity, justice, and the advancement of democratic values.
“We are committed to collaborating with all those who share these principles, irrespective of factional differences. The future of our region and our country depends on our ability to remain united and focused on the issues that matter most to our people.”
The cold-war between Adebanjo and Fasoranti emerged during the 2023 general elections when the former supported Peter Obi of the Labour Party against Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Indian Couples In US Rush C-Sections Ahead of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Deadline
Indian couples in the United States are scheduling early C-section deliveries to ensure their children are born before February 20, 2025.
This rush follows an executive order by President Donald Trump that ends automatic citizenship for children born to non-citizen parents after February 19.
According to the Times of India, Trump issued the directive shortly after taking office. Under the new rule, babies born in the U.S. to non-citizens will no longer qualify for citizenship by birth.
Many Indian parents, especially those on temporary visas like H-1B and L1 or waiting for Green Cards, are trying to beat the deadline. Babies born before February 19 will still be granted U.S. citizenship, making early delivery a priority for many expectant parents.
Despite due dates being weeks away, reports indicate that several couples are contacting doctors to schedule early C-sections.
Dr. S.D. Rama, a gynecologist in New Jersey, said his clinic has seen a surge in C-section requests, including from women as early as seven months pregnant. One couple even requested delivery in February, though the baby was due in March.
A major reason for this rush is the long-term immigration benefits. Previously, U.S.-born children could sponsor their parents for Green Cards once they turned 21. For Indian nationals facing decades-long backlogs in visa processing, this was a crucial pathway to legal residency.
However, medical professionals are warning against premature deliveries. Texas-based obstetrician Dr. S.G. Mukkala highlighted the risks, including respiratory issues and neurological complications. Despite this, he has received about 20 requests for early deliveries in recent days.
For undocumented immigrants, the situation is even more critical. Without birthright citizenship, their children will have no claim to legal status, leaving many families uncertain about their future in the U.S.
As the February deadline approaches, Indian families across the country are making difficult decisions to secure a future for their children in America.
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