Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has denied claims by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, that both men were co-founders of the coalition under the African Democratic Congress.
The rebuttal was contained in a statement released on Sunday by Ahmad Sajoh, head of Fayemi’s media office. Sajoh stated that there is no credible evidence to support Amaechi’s claim, pointing out the absence of any video footage or reputable media report validating the assertion.
He urged the public to be wary of unverified narratives circulating on social media, stressing that such platforms often distort or fabricate statements for ulterior motives.
Amaechi’s comments came during a conversation on X Spaces held on Saturday, where he claimed the ADC coalition “started with me and Fayemi in the house of Nasiru Danu with Salihu Mohammed and others.”
He said the meeting was initiated by Salihu Mohammed, a former national vice-chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress, to reconcile him and Fayemi. According to Amaechi, the group eventually expanded to include figures such as former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal.
He further alleged that a committee led by former Cross River State governor, Liyel Imoke, was assigned to select a political party for the coalition, eventually settling on the ADC after holding talks with other platforms like the Action Alliance and the Accord Party.
Responding, Fayemi’s media office rejected the narrative, reaffirming that the former governor remains a committed member of the APC.
“In an era where fabricated or distorted statements are often attributed to public figures for malicious purposes, we are cautious about engaging with potentially manufactured controversies designed to provoke or profit. It is possible that Hon. Amaechi did not make the statement or was misquoted,” the statement read.
“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.”
The statement further cited Fayemi’s recent public endorsement of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for a second term on the APC platform as evidence of his ongoing loyalty to the party.
It clarified that while Fayemi maintains relationships and engages in national conversations across political, religious, ethnic, and regional divides, such engagements should not be misconstrued as a sign of departure from the APC.
“If he were to leave the APC, he would make it public and not require a third party to do so,” Sajoh added.
