Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has restated his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, dismissing claims that he co-founded a new African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.

In a statement on Sunday, Ahmad Sajoh, Head of the Fayemi Media Office in Abuja, described the allegation circulating in a viral post attributed to former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi as baseless.

The post claimed Fayemi and Amaechi initiated the coalition before inviting others to join.

Sajoh said, “Despite efforts to verify this statement, which has gained traction on social and digital media, we have found no credible evidence to support it. No video of Hon. Amaechi making these claims or reports from reputable media organisations has been located.”

He suggested the statement could be fabricated “to cause controversies to provoke or profit,” noting it was possible Amaechi “did not make the statement or was misquoted.”

Sajoh urged the public “to treat any news concerning Fayemi with caution, particularly when it originates solely from social media.”

According to him, “We unequivocally state that these claims lack any basis. Dr Fayemi remains a committed member and leader of the APC in Ekiti State.

“At various public forums in Ekiti and nationwide, he has consistently affirmed his dedication to the APC, working to address its challenges and advance its progressive ideals for Nigeria. Nothing has changed.”

He also highlighted Fayemi’s public endorsement of Governor Biodun Oyebanji for re-election under the APC, describing it as a clear show of loyalty.

He noted, that Fayemi maintains friendships across political, religious, ethnic, and regional lines and frequently engages in national discussions to strengthen democracy and improve governance.

“These conversations, however, do not amount to defections or leaving the APC. Dr Fayemi has the courage to pursue his convictions. If he were to leave the APC, he would make it public and not require a third party to do so,” Sajoh stressed.

He said speculation about Fayemi’s political alignment might arise from his reduced public visibility, which was due to his academic role as a visiting professor at King’s College London and his work as founder of the Amandla Institute.

Sajoh added that while Fayemi’s visibility might be lower at the national level, “it does not apply in Ekiti State, where he has attended several APC leadership meetings and publicly backed the governor for the next election.”

For Advert, Event Coverage/Press Conference Invite, Story/Article Publication & Other Media Services
Contact Us On WhatsApp
Send Email To: citizennewsng@gmail.com
Visit Citizen NewsNG To Read More Latest And Interesting News Across Nigeria And The World