Fmr. Gov Fayemi Disclaims Amaechi’s Claim, Says He Remains Solid APC Member

By Ayodele Oni

“We unequivocally state that these claims lack any basis. Dr Fayemi remains a committed member and leader of the APC in Ekiti State” – Media office

For the umpteenth time, former Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has clarified that he is still an active member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Fayemi, whose media office was on Sunday reacting to social media report, where former Rivers state Governor, Rotimi Amaechi claimed that Fayemi was among those behind the formation of a coalition group to remove President Bola Tinubu in 2027, stated that he remains dedicated to the APC.

The statement, signed by Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, Head, Fayemi Media Office, Abuja declared that “We unequivocally state that these claims lack any basis. Dr. Fayemi remains a committed member and leader of the All Progressives Congress (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.

“We also wish to note that Dr Fayemi is a politician and thought leader with friends and associates that span political, religious, ethnic and regional divides.

“And from time to time, he is part of conversations about the Nigeria project, how to deepen our fledgling democracy, make the country work for the greater good of all and overcome its numerous challenges.

“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.  We state again, maybe for the umpteenth time: Dr Fayemi remains a principal member of the APC and is fully behind the party in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ekiti State.

“We understand that the constant speculation about his party affiliation may stem from perceived limited public visibility, but that is because he has been actively engaged as a visiting professor at King’s College London and as the founder of Amandla Institute.

“Even then, while this may be true at the national level, it’s not so at the local level in Ekiti State, where he has been present at several leadership caucus meetings of the APC and publicly endorsed the Governor to contest in the forthcoming gubernatorial election.”