₦airaland Forum

We address the alleged claim by Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, former Governor of Rivers State, that he and our principal, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State, founded the new ADC coalition before expanding it to include others.

Despite efforts to verify this statement, which has gained traction on social and digital media, we have found no credible evidence to support it. No video of Hon. Amaechi making these claims or reports from reputable media organisations has been located.

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 All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State. At various public forums in Ekiti and nationwide, he has consistently affirmed his dedication to the APC, working to address its challenges and advance its progressive ideals for Nigeria. Nothing has changed.

Furthermore, Dr. Fayemi has publicly endorsed His Excellency Biodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State, for re-election, clearly supporting his candidacy for the APC gubernatorial ticket. This underscores his loyalty to the APC.

We also wish to note that Dr Fayemi is a politician and thought leader with friends and associates that span political, religious, ethnic and regional divides. And from time to time, he is part of conversations about the Nigeria project, how to deepen our fledgling democracy, make the country work for the greater good of all and overcome its numerous challenges.

These conversations, however, do not amount to defections or leaving the APC. Dr Fayemi has the courage to pursue his convictions. If he were to leave the APC, he would make it public and not require a third party to do so. We state again, maybe for the umpteenth time: Dr Fayemi remains a principal member of the APC and is fully behind the party in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ekiti State.

We understand that the constant speculation about his party affiliation may stem from perceived limited public visibility, but that is because he has been actively engaged as a visiting professor at King's College London and as the founder of Amandla Institute. Even then, while this may be true at the national level, it’s not so at the local level in Ekiti State, where he has been present at several leadership caucus meetings of the APC and publicly endorsed the Governor to contest in the forthcoming gubernatorial election.

We urge the public to treat any news concerning Dr. Fayemi with caution, particularly when it originates solely from social media.

Signed
Mallam Ahmad Sajoh
Head, Fayemi Media Office, Abuja
August 10, 2025

givedemwotowoto:
Amaechi said what he said, Nigerians want who they want which is Peter Obi.

Meanwhile Amaechi wasn't the first to promise to remove state of origin, Buhari promised that twice in 2011 and 2015. Osinbajo also:

https://www.nairaland.com/8495034/buhari-promised-twice-replace-state#136407689

iykofias:
Majority of politicians in ADC worked under Buhari, it just goes to tell you the pack of disgruntled failures in the party

RichBoy247:
You go cry tire when we humiliate you in 2027 again. Peter Obi will never rule Nigeria

RichBoy247:
You go cry tire when we humiliate you in 2027 again. Peter Obi will never rule Nigeria

iykofias:
Majority of politicians in ADC worked under Buhari, it just goes to tell you the pack of disgruntled failures in the party

givedemwotowoto:
Amaechi said what he said, Nigerians want who they want which is Peter Obi.

Meanwhile Amaechi wasn't the first to promise to remove state of origin, Buhari promised that twice in 2011 and 2015. Osinbajo also:

https://www.nairaland.com/8495034/buhari-promised-twice-replace-state#136407689

ddippset:
The ones who are not in government are the failures but the ones in government destroying the country and setting it backwards to stone age are the successes abi?

Oya clap for yasef!

givedemwotowoto:
Amaechi said what he said, Nigerians want who they want which is Peter Obi.

Meanwhile Amaechi wasn't the first to promise to remove state of origin, Buhari promised that twice in 2011 and 2015. Osinbajo also:

https://www.nairaland.com/8495034/buhari-promised-twice-replace-state#136407689

Moniya4Real:
"Amaechi said what he said, Nigerians want who they want which is Peter Obi."

Lwkmd o. You and who be the Nigerians that want your Peter Obi? Bris, abeg speak for yourself.

Moniya4Real:
"Amaechi said what he said, Nigerians want who they want which is Peter Obi."

Lwkmd o. You and who be the Nigerians that want your Peter Obi? Bris, abeg speak for yourself.

Shawarmagirl:
Tinubu that is ruling Nigeria now, South West are the people suffering most and dying of hunger and committing suicide daily. Obi will rule Nigeria if God said so. Obi has nothing to lose in life, he's made till he dies. But you, are not sure of where your next meal will come from. Poverty don harmer your brain.

iykofias:
Each are failures, only interested in power

Already clapped for myself

givedemwotowoto:
Amaechi said what he said, Nigerians want who they want which is Peter Obi.

Meanwhile Amaechi wasn't the first to promise to remove state of origin, Buhari promised that twice in 2011 and 2015. Osinbajo also:

https://www.nairaland.com/8495034/buhari-promised-twice-replace-state#136407689

akpumping7720:
How did you come to the conclusion that person you quoted doesn't know where his next meal will come from simply because he is supporting Tinubu?

Shawarmagirl:
Tinubu that is ruling Nigeria now, South West are the people suffering most and dying of hunger and committing suicide daily. Obi will rule Nigeria if God said so. Obi has nothing to lose in life, he's made till he dies. But you, are not sure of where your next meal will come from. Poverty don harmer your brain.