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Professor Wale Adeniran, the leader of the Yoruba Self-Determination Struggle, also known as Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, has resigned from the organization due to accusations of fraud.

According to reports, Adeniran said in a brief video on Saturday that he stepped aside to allow a careful examination into the fraud claim made against him.

“I want to use this medium to step aside as Chairman of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, as member of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide,” Prof. Adeniran said.

“I step down as the participant in the Yoruba Nation struggle so as to allow for unfettered investigations of all these allegations.

“Because in all developed parts of the world, what they normally do is that, if there is an allegation against public office holder, he or she will step aside to allow thorough investigation, that’s what I’m doing right now.

“I thank you all, and whatever comes out after the investigation should be made public.

“There shouldn’t be secret there. They should publicise the outcome of the investigation because all Yoruba must know the truth about the fraud allegation involving the struggle. Thank you,” he added.

The Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria has been thrown into mourning mood, following the death of Femi Adebesin-Kuti.

Femi Adebesin-Kuti died early hours on Friday January 6, 2023 after a brief illness.

Until his death, Femi Kuti was the Photo Editor, The Guardian Newspaper.

He had worked with many media organizations such as Next newspaper, Vanguard, The Punch.

The Nigerian Union of Journalists, Lagos Council has sympathized with Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter over the death of one their members.

In a condolence message signed by the Lagos Council chairman, Adeleye Ajayi and made available by the Secretary, Tunde Olalere stated, the Lagos chapter received the sad news of the passing of our dear brother, Femi Adebesin-Kuti, Photo Editor of the Guardian Newspapers which occured in the early hours of today with great shock.

We pray that God in his infinite mercy will uphold and stand by his immediate family and friends at this trying time as we sympathize with members of the Guardian Newspapers Chapel and the entire PJAN family.

May God continue to protect the rest of us and show up for us in our time of need, the statement said.

Kuti has been described as a hard-working, social, and friendly comrade, hewas one of Nigeria’s photojournalists that covered the world cup on African soil in South Africa in 2010.

While on duty last year, Femi Adebesin-Kuti and his colleague, Eniola Daniel were attacked by hoodlums along Lagos Airport Road in March 2022.

With Femi Adebesin-Kuti, there’d be no dull moment, very jovial, we pray God grants him eternal rest.