Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Fayemi Kayode.
The Ekiti State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Jide Awe has dismissed speculations that he resigned from his place.
He described a press assertion in circulation, which purported that he resigned, as “fake news”.
In a chat with Famzn News Monday, Awe stated he was shocked by our reporter’s query.
He stated: “Someone stated I resigned? Me? But is resignation achieved on behalf of a particular person?
“Please ignore mischief makers and their sponsors. I'm with my party, APC and our candidate, Kayode Fayemi.
“We are working for his victory; we are with him. Please help me get the word out, I never resigned; I remain APC chairman in Ekiti. Thank you.”
In a assertion, Awe was quoted as allegedly saying, “Consequent upon irreconcilable distinction between my good self and our party’s governorship candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, I want to notify most of the people, particularly the teeming members and supporters of the APC in Ekiti state that I've resigned my place because the State Chairman with impact from 30th June 2018.
“Since Dr. Kayode Fayemi emerged because the candidate of our party, I've tried all I may to help his candidacy and guarantee victory for our party within the July 14 governorship election. However, I'm pained that regardless of my efforts, Dr. Fayemi has refused to forgive these of us who labored for different aspirants, particularly Engr. Segun Oni through the main election.
“As State Chairman of the party, I do not have any information on the campaigns except the ones that I stumbled upon. Most importantly, funds coming in and being spent for the campaign are not known to me.”