“Nothing Has Changed, I Remain In APC”  – Fayemi

By Ayodele Oni

Former Governor  Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi  has explained that he has no intention to dump the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), for now.

Reacting to social media report of his proposed dumping of the APC in a statement titled: “Nothing Has Changed”,  Fayemi, immediate past chairman of the Nigeti’s Governors Forum, (NGF), pointed out that as a foundation member of APC, the position has not changed.

The statement:

“My attention has been drawn to a story circulating on several online platforms regarding my defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“As I have had cause to state in the past, I am a card carrying foundation member of the APC and this position has not changed.

“While I have been at the vanguard of demand for greater internal democracy and inclusion in the ruling party, I believe it is still not late for our party to change course and move towards greater inclusion and internal democracy.”

Fayemi had been rumoured to be among some prominent politicians in the country planning to firm a mega political party to dislodge President Bola Tinubu during next election.

Earlier on Monday, former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir elrufai, dumped the APC and joined the Social Democratic Party,(SDP).

Elrufai in his resignation letter, pointed out that “I have diligently served the APC and made my contributions to its viability as a political platform.

“However, developments in the last two years have confirmed a troubling disregard for democratic principles and progressive values that I hold dear.”

He highlighted his role in securing electoral victories for the APC in 2015, 2019, and 2023, emphasizing his commitment to advancing human development, education, healthcare, infrastructure, job creation, and investment in Kaduna State during his tenure as governor.

“At this point in my political journey, I must seek another political platform for the pursuit of the progressive values I cherish.”