The former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed reports suggesting his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasizing that his commitment to the party remains steadfast.
In a statement released on Monday, Fayemi described the circulating reports as baseless and reiterated that he is a founding member of the APC. He maintained that, despite his advocacy for internal democracy and inclusion within the party, his loyalty remains unchanged.
“My attention has been drawn to a story circulating on several online platforms regarding my defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC). 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 stated.
The former minister also stressed the need for the ruling party to embrace reforms that promote inclusivity, warning that failing to do so could weaken the party’s structure ahead of future elections.
“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 late for our party to change course and move towards greater inclusion and internal democracy,” he added.
Fayemi’s clarification comes amid ongoing political realignments across the country as parties gear up for the next election cycle. His statement reaffirms his continued presence within the APC while signaling his call for reforms within the party.