Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has said that he remains a committed member and leader of the All Progressives Congress. He recently rubbished claims by Rotimi Amaechi that he founded the new African Democratic Congress coalition with Fayemi.
Reacting via a press statement by the Head, Fayemi Media Office, Abuja, Ahmad Sajoh, he revealed that there is no legitimate proof to back the claim.
According to him, despite the statement gaining traction online, there is no clip of Rotimi Amaechi saying it or any reliable report from reputable media companies.
“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 wrote.
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Sajoh further noted that it is very possible that Amaechi never uttered such or was completely misquoted.
He concluded by urging Nigerians to ignore the claim and beware of fake news circulating about Kayode Fayemi on social media.
“It is possible that Amaechi did not make the statement or was misquoted. The public should treat any news concerning Fayemi with caution, particularly when it originates solely from social media.
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.
Furthermore, Dr Fayemi has publicly endorsed His Excellency Biodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State, for re-election, clearly supporting his candidacy for the APC gubernatorial ticket. This underscores his loyalty to the APC,” it added.
