Fayemi Denies Amaechi’s Claim Of Jointly Initiating Opposition Coalition

Former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, has denied claims by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, that they jointly initiated discussions for an opposition coalition.

Amaechi, speaking during an X Space on Saturday, had stated that he and Fayemi began talks about forming a coalition before bringing other politicians on board.

“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,” Amaechi was quoted as saying.

However, in a statement on Sunday signed by the head of Fayemi’s Media Office, Ahmad Sajoh, the claim was described as false and misleading. Sajoh suggested that Amaechi may have been misquoted and stressed that Fayemi remains a committed member of the All Progressives Congress (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.

“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,” the statement read.