Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he remains an active member and leader of the party in Ekiti State.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Head of Fayemi’s Media Office, Ahmad Sajoh, the former governor dismissed a viral claim credited to former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, alleging that both he and Fayemi founded the new African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition before bringing in other members.
Sajoh noted that attempts to verify the claim yielded no credible evidence, stressing that no video of Amaechi making such remarks nor reports from any reputable media outlets could be found.
Commenting on the possibility that the viral statement was fabricated to stir controversy or exploit political tensions, Sajoh said it was “possible that Amaechi never made such remarks or may have been misquoted.” He therefore advised the public to treat any news about Fayemi with caution, especially when it originates solely from social media.
“We categorically affirm that these allegations are baseless. Dr. Fayemi remains a loyal member and leader of the APC in Ekiti State,” Sajoh stressed.
He added that the former governor has, on several occasions both within Ekiti and across the country, reiterated his commitment to the APC, working to tackle its internal challenges and promote its progressive vision for Nigeria. “Nothing has changed,” he declared.
Sajoh further stressed that Fayemi has openly endorsed Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for re-election, describing this as clear evidence of his loyalty to the APC and its gubernatorial ticket.
He explained that Fayemi, as a politician and thought leader with associates across political, ethnic, religious, and regional divides, often participates in conversations on Nigeria’s future, focusing on strengthening democracy, improving governance, and addressing national challenges.
“These engagements, however, should not be mistaken for defection or a departure from the APC,” Sajoh clarified. “Dr. Fayemi has always had the courage to pursue his convictions. If he were to leave the APC, he would make it public himself, not through third-party claims.”
Reiterating his position, he said, “For the umpteenth time, Dr. Fayemi remains a principal member of the APC and is fully committed to the party’s success in the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election.”
According to Sajoh, speculation about Fayemi’s political allegiance may have arisen from his limited public visibility in recent times, which he attributed to Fayemi’s academic role as a visiting professor at King’s College London and his work as founder of the Amandla Institute.
He concluded that while Fayemi may appear less visible on the national scene, the opposite is true in Ekiti State, where he has consistently attended APC leadership meetings and publicly declared support for Governor Oyebanji’s re-election bid.
