Fayemi Denies Rumors of Secret Meeting with Kwankwaso

Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has moved swiftly to shut down reports suggesting he recently held a secret political meeting with former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, at his Abuja residence.

In a statement issued on Thursday by his media office, Fayemi described the claim as false and misleading, urging Nigerians to ignore what he called a recycled narrative driven by social media speculation.

The report had gained traction on X, where several accounts circulated an old video clip of Fayemi welcoming Kwankwaso at his home, presenting it as evidence of a fresh closed-door political engagement.

Fayemi’s team clarified that he has met Kwankwaso only once in the past year, and that encounter took place in a public setting—the book launch of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN. The statement stressed that the meeting had nothing to do with politics and was not private.

“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 statement said.

The former governor acknowledged his longstanding friendship with Kwankwaso, noting that their relationship dates back to their time as governors. However, he emphasised that the friendship is personal, not political, and rooted in mutual respect and a shared interest in Nigeria’s progress rather than partisan alignment.

Fayemi also warned against attempts to politicise personal relationships, explaining that many of his friends and associates come from different political backgrounds or are not involved in partisan politics at all. According to the statement, his network of associates cuts across Nigeria’s entire political spectrum.

Reaffirming his stance, Fayemi restated his commitment to national unity, principled engagement, and responsible public discourse, urging the public to be cautious about misinformation amplified by social media.