Former Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed social media reports alleging that he held a closed-door political meeting with Rabiu Kwankwaso, ex-governor of Kano, at his Abuja residence as false.
In a statement issued by Ahmad Sajo, head of his media office, Fayemi described the report as a “blatant lie” that would likely surprise Kwankwaso as well, urging the public to disregard it.
The claim, which surfaced on X and was posted via handles such as June 12 Movement and ADC Vanguard, was accompanied by an old video clip showing Fayemi greeting Kwankwaso at his residence.
Fayemi clarified that he has met Kwankwaso only once in the last one year, which was at the public book launch of Mohammed Adoke, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF).
Fayemi added that he has not held, nor is holding, any closed-door political meeting with Kwankwaso.
Fayemi acknowledged that he and Kwankwaso have been friends since their time as governors but stressed that their relationship is personal and non-partisan.
He noted that their friendship is based on mutual respect and a shared commitment to the progress of Nigeria, rather than on any political alignment.
The former governor cautioned against attempts by political actors to inject partisan interpretations into private relationships.
He noted that his circle of friends spans Nigeria’s entire political spectrum and includes many who are not involved in partisan politics or have no desire to be drawn into it.
“Dr Fayemi has only met Senator Kwankwaso once in the last one year, and that occasion was at the public book launch of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN),” the statement reads.
“At no time has Dr Fayemi held, or is he holding, any closed-door political meeting with Senator Kwankwaso as suggested by the post.”
