Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi , has debunked rumor that suggests he has dropped his presidential ambition for Vice President , Yemi Osinbajo.
NAIJA NEWS NG reports that Fayemi cleared the air via a statement released by his media aide, Femi Ige.
Fayemi described the claim as “absolute rubbish”, adding that real leaders of the All Progressives Congress are backing his ambition.
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The statement read;
“[It is] absolute rubbish. No meeting took place between us and any aspirant about stepping down.
“We are undoubtedly among the leading aspirants for the position and one to watch in the race.
“Our candidate has deep trust and respect among political leaders in the party and also from fellow governors who form a critical mass in the decision-making process.”