Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has countered ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi’s claims that he and Fayemi started the opposition coalition together.
During an X space on Saturday, Amaechi had said that he and Fayemi discussed about the opposition coalition first before it expanded to other politicians.
He said; “Fayemi and I began the coalition discussion, and we subsequently agreed to broaden it so that it would involve more than just the two of us talking about starting a new party.”
However, responding on Sunday through a statement by the head of his Media Office, Ahmad Sajoh, Fayemi described Amaechi’s claim as false and misleading.
According to the statement, Sajoh emphasized that Fayemi remains a committed member of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) noting that Amaechi’s claim was fabricated.
The statement read in part: “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.
“We unequivocally state that these claims lack any basis. Dr. Fayemi remains a committed member and leader of the APC in Ekiti State.
“At various public forums, he has consistently affirmed his dedication to the party, working to address its challenges and advance its progressive ideals for Nigeria. Nothing has changed.”
