Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed reports suggesting he has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.
In a statement released on Monday, Fayemi reaffirmed his commitment to the APC, calling the circulating reports false.
“My attention has been drawn to a story circulating on several online platforms regarding my defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC),” he said.
“As I have had cause to state in the past, I am a card-carrying foundation member of the APC, and this position has not changed.”
Fayemi acknowledged the need for internal reforms within the ruling party, particularly in promoting greater democracy and inclusivity.
“While I have been at the vanguard of the demand for greater internal democracy and inclusion in the ruling party, I believe it is still not too late for our party to change course and move towards greater inclusion and internal democracy,” he added.
The clarification comes amid growing speculation about internal divisions within the APC, with some political figures rumored to be considering alternative platforms.
Fayemi’s statement signals his continued allegiance to the party, despite advocating for reforms to strengthen its democratic processes.