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Fayemi denies leaving APC, says party can still ‘change course’

Kayode Fayemi, former Ekiti state governor Kayode Fayemi, former Ekiti state governor
PRESIDENT BUHARI CHAIR GOV'S FORUM DR FAYEMI 5A&B. The Chairman Nigeria Governor’s Forum and Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi briefing the State House Press after meeting the President at the State House Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. MARCH 29TH 2021

Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti state, has dismissed rumours about his alleged defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement posted on his X page on Monday, Fayemi reaffirmed his loyalty to the ruling party, adding that his position as a foundation member remains unchanged.

The former minister said he believed that “it is still not late for our party to change course and move towards greater inclusion and internal democracy”.

“My attention has been drawn to a story circulating on several online platforms regarding my defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC),” he wrote.

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“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.

“While I have been at the vanguard of 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.”

Fayemi’s denial comes amidst rumours on social media that several APC chieftains will join Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state in dumping the ruling party.

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El-Rufai had announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Monday.

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