Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed social media reports claiming that he held a closed-door political meeting with former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, at his Abuja residence, describing the allegation as a “blatant lie.”
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement issued by Ahmad Sajo, head of his media office, Fayemi said the report was false and urged the public to ignore it, noting that even Kwankwaso would be surprised by the claim.
The allegation, which circulated on X through handles such as June 12 Movement and ADC Vanguard, was accompanied by an old video clip showing Fayemi greeting Kwankwaso at his home.
Fayemi clarified that he has met Kwankwaso only once in the last one year, and that meeting was at the public book launch of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN).
“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 said.
“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 former governor acknowledged that he and Kwankwaso have been friends since their time as governors but stressed that their relationship is personal and non-partisan.
He added that their friendship is rooted in mutual respect and a shared commitment to Nigeria’s progress, rather than in any political arrangement.
Fayemi also cautioned against attempts by political actors to inject partisan meanings into private relationships, noting that his circle of friends cuts across Nigeria’s political spectrum.
