Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed rumors of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming his loyalty to the party.
Fayemi’s statement comes amid the resignation of former Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP) due to the APC’s deviation from its founding principles.
Fayemi acknowledged the growing dissatisfaction within the party, warning that the APC still has time to “change course” and embrace internal democracy before it’s too late.
He emphasized his commitment to the party’s foundation and his role as a “card-carrying foundation member”.
The former Ekiti governor’s statement is a response to speculation that he might follow El-Rufai’s lead in leaving the APC.
El-Rufai’s defection has been seen as a direct snub to President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, fueling speculation that other key figures in the party may soon follow suit.
In his resignation letter, El-Rufai blasted the APC’s leadership, accusing them of abandoning the progressive ideals that once defined the party.
He revealed that his repeated warnings about the APC’s trajectory had been ignored, adding that the party’s leadership had treated its members with “contempt” over the past two years.
