Fayemi Denies Co-Founding ADC with Amaechi, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC

Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed claims that he co-founded the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alongside ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi.

The rebuttal follows Amaechi’s alleged statement in an X Spaces conversation, where he claimed that the ADC coalition began with a meeting between himself, Fayemi, and others at the residence of Nasiru Danu.

According to Amaechi, the discussion—initiated by APC’s former North-West Vice Chairman, Salihu Mohammed—later expanded to include figures like Senator Aminu Tambuwal.

However, Fayemi, through his media office, refuted the claim, stating there was no credible evidence or reputable media report to support Amaechi’s assertion.

His Head of Media, Mallam Sajoh, described the allegation as potentially fabricated, emphasizing that Fayemi remains a committed member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The statement read: “Despite extensive checks, we found no verified record of Mr. Amaechi’s claim. In an era of misinformation, we urge caution against unverified narratives. Dr. Fayemi remains a leader in the APC, actively supporting its growth and Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid in Ekiti.”

Fayemi’s camp reiterated his unwavering allegiance to the APC, noting his continued advocacy for the party’s ideals. The statement also highlighted his broad political network, which transcends partisan and regional divides.

Meanwhile, Amaechi has yet to provide further clarification or evidence regarding his alleged remarks.

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Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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