Fayemi rejected Amaechi’s claim about the opposition coalition as a fabrication

A former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has rejected claims by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, that the two men together to establish a coalition of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) before being expanded to include other political figures.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Ahmad Sajoh, Head of the Fayemi Media Office, said there was no credible evidence to support Amaechi’s statement.

He noted the absence of a video or a leading media report that confirmed the claim.

He warned the public not to accept non -verified narratives circulating on social media, warning that such platforms often distort or make statements for hidden motives.

This clarification followed the conversation at X Spaces on Saturday, where Amaechi accused that the ADC coalition “began with me and Fayemi at Nasiru Danu’s house with Salihu Mohammed and others.”

He remembered that the meeting was initiated by Salihau Mohammed, a former Deputy Chairperson of the National (northwestern) from the Congress of All Progressive (APC), to reconcile Amaechi and Fayemi.

According to Amaechi, the group was later expanded to enter numbers such as the Aminu Tambuwal senator, a former Governor of the State Sokoto.

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Amaechi further claims that a committee led by former Cross River Governor, Liyel Imoke, was assigned to choose a political party for a coalition, finally chose ADC after discussing with other parties, including Action Alliance (AA) and Accord Party.

However, the Fayemi media office insisted that the former governor remained a faithful member of APC.

“In an era where statements made or distorted are often associated with public figures for evil purposes, we are careful because we are involved with the potentially produced controversy that is designed to fish or profit. There is a possibility that Hon. Amaechi does not make a statement or wrong quotation,” the statement said.

“We firmly state that these claims do not have any basis. Dr. Fayemi remains a commitment member and the leader of the Congress of all Progressive (APC) in the state of Ekiti. In various public forums in Ekiti and nationally, he consistently confirms his dedication to APC, working to overcome his challenges and advance progressive ideals for Nigeria.

The statement also highlighted Fayemi’s public support for the Governor of the State Ekiti, Biodun Oyewbanji, for the re -election of APC tickets as proof of his loyalty to the party.

He added that while Fayemi maintained relations between political, religious, ethnic, and regional divisions, and was involved in discussions on national development, such conversations should not be misinterpreted as defense from APC.

“If he leaves APC, he will publish it and does not require a third party to do it,” Sjoh said.