By Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti
Former Ekiti State Governor and immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed as false reports alleging that he held a closed-door political meeting with former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at his Abuja residence.
The report, which circulated widely on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), was shared by several handles including “June 12 Movement” and “ADC Vanguard,” alongside an old video clip showing Fayemi exchanging greetings with Kwankwaso.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Fayemi Media Office, the former governor described the claim as a blatant falsehood and urged members of the public to disregard it entirely.
According to the statement, Fayemi has only met Senator Kwankwaso once in the past year, and that meeting took place at a public book launch by former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN).
“At no time has Dr. Fayemi held, or is he holding, any closed-door political meeting with Senator Kwankwaso as suggested by the post,” the statement said.
While acknowledging that both men have maintained a long-standing friendship dating back to their tenure as governors, Fayemi emphasized that the relationship is personal and non-partisan.
He noted that their association is founded on mutual respect and a shared commitment to Nigeria’s progress, rather than any political collaboration.
The former NGF chairman also cautioned against attempts to attach partisan interpretations to private relationships, stressing that many of his friends and associates are either not involved in partisan politics or belong to different political platforms.
He added that his network of friends spans across Nigeria’s political spectrum and should not be misconstrued as political alignment.
The Fayemi Media Office reaffirmed the former governor’s commitment to national unity, principled engagement, and responsible public discourse, warning against the spread of misinformation capable of misleading the public.