Fayemi denies stepping down ahead APC presidential primaries

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has denied stepping down ahead of the All Progressives Congress presidential primaries on Monday.

Director-General of Fayemi Presidential Campaign Organisation, Femi Ige, said this in a statement.

Ige said reports that Fayemi and four other governors met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo where he was asked to step down was false.

“Fayemi is undoubtedly one of the leading aspirants for the position and one to watch out for in the race.

“He has deep trust and respect among political leaders in the party and also from colleague governors who form a critical mass in the decision-making process of the party,’’ Ige added.

He stated also that Fayemi is favorably positioned and has the backing of critical APC stakeholders ahead of its presidential primary election.

Ige expressed optimism that with the backing Fayemi has, he would clinch the party’s 2023 presidential ticket at the primary election slated for June 6 to June 8.

He called on Fayemi’s supporters to remain calm, focused, and not to lose faith, “because of the lies fabricated by political detractors.”

“No amount of late-night de-marketing will work against the Kayode Fayemi presidential project,’’ he added.