Fayemi Breaks Silence on Forming New ADC Coalition with Amaechi, “I Remain Committed”
- Former Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi, reacted to the growing speculations and reports that he has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state
- In a statement released on Sunday by his media office, Fayemi also clarified the claims that he co-founded the new African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition with ex-Rivers governor Rotimi Amaechi
- Fayemi spoke after Amaechi granted an interview and revealed that he will challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 and emerge victorious
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
A former governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, has denied claims circulating in the polity that he co-founded a new African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition alongside former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi.
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The rebuttal, issued on Sunday, August 10, through his media office in Abuja and signed by Ahmad Sajoh, came in response to a viral statement attributed to Rotimi Amaechi suggesting that both politicians spearheaded the coalition before opening its doors to other political actors.
"Fayemi remains in APC" - Aide
Reacting, Sajoh said extensive checks failed to produce any credible evidence, video, audio, or reputable media report confirming that Amaechi ever made such a claim.
He noted that the alleged remarks could be fabricated, misquoted, or deliberately distorted, warning of the growing trend of attributing false statements to public figures for “malicious purposes” or online engagement.
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As reported by Pemium Times, Sajoh stated Fayemi remains a committed member and leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We unequivocally state that these claims lack any basis. Mr Fayemi remains a committed member and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State,” the statement read.
Mr Sajoh emphasised that Fayemi has, on multiple occasions, publicly reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC, including endorsing the state governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for re-election on the party’s ticket.
Fayemi addresses rumours, political speculations
Speaking further, Sajoh described the claim as baseless, reiterating that should the former governor ever decide to leave the APC, “he would make it public and not require a third party to do so.”
2027: ADC coalition gains momentum
In June, Rotimi Amaechi joined forces with other major opposition leaders, including former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, to form a coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The alliance is expected to challenge the ruling party in the 2027 general elections.
Read more about Amaechi, ADC here:
- “ADC will take over power," Atiku declares
- Atiku vs Tinubu: “Only PDP can challenge APC,” Wike taunts ADC ahead of 2027
- 2027: “We won’t lower ourselves to your level,” PDP blasts ADC over attack, mentions plan for Tinubu
- Jonathan reportedly holding talks with ADC
Nigerians hungry, not happy, Fayemi tells Tinubu
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that former Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi, criticised President Tinubu’s administration.
In a trending video, Fayemi stated that many Nigerians are suffering and are unlikely to support Tinubu's government in the 2027 general election.
“Except we are deceiving ourselves, Nigerians are not happy with the Federal Government because of hunger and lack of money,” he said.
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