Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has denied reports that he has left the All Progressives Congress (APC), maintaining that he remains a committed member of the party.
In a statement titled “Nothing Has Changed,” Fayemi clarified that he is still a founding member of the APC and has not defected, contrary to speculation circulating in the media.
Fayemi’s Response to Defection Claims
Reacting on X (formerly Twitter), Fayemi said:
“My attention has been drawn to a story circulating on several online platforms regarding my defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC). 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 reaffirming his membership, Fayemi advocated for internal democracy and inclusivity within the ruling party.
“While I have been at the vanguard of the demand for greater internal democracy and inclusion in the ruling party, I believe it is still not too late for our party to change course and move towards greater inclusion and internal democracy.”
Context: APC Facing Wave of Defections
Fayemi’s statement comes amid growing speculation that several high-profile APC members, including ex-Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola and former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Adamu, are considering leaving the party.
This follows the defection of ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who announced on March 10, 2025, that he had officially resigned from the APC and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
El-Rufai, who was once a strong APC ally, accused the party of abandoning its founding principles, stating:
“I did not leave the party; the party left me… I must seek another political platform for the progressive values I cherish.”
With growing tensions and internal disagreements within the APC, Fayemi’s reaffirmation of loyalty signals an attempt to counter speculation about further high-profile exits.
