“No Anointed Candidate!” Fayemi Shuts Down Endorsement Rumours In Ekiti

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed speculations about the endorsement of aspirants for National Assembly seats, insisting that the party remains committed to fairness, transparency, and due process ahead of the 2027 elections.

Fayemi spoke after hosting a series of stakeholder engagements during the Easter break at his country home in Isan Ekiti, where he said he interacted with party leaders, members, and other interest groups on the state of affairs within the party and the direction going forward.

“During the Easter break, I took time to engage various stakeholder groups at our Isan Ekiti country home,” Fayemi said, adding “I was encouraged by the positive reception of government programmes and policies, and we also received useful feedback on areas where we can improve.”

Addressing growing rumours of endorsements, the former governor was unequivocal in his position, urging party members to ignore such claims and remain focused on the party’s established processes.

“I made it clear that party members should disregard any rumours of endorsement of aspirants for the National Assembly,” he said.

“Our party remains committed to fairness, transparency, and respect for due process.”
Fayemi noted that while consensus arrangements are not entirely ruled out within party politics, they must reflect genuine agreement among stakeholders and not be imposed.

“While consensus is always desirable where it reflects genuine agreement, primary elections remain the appropriate path where such consensus does not exist,” he insisted.

The former minister also charged aspirants to take their ambitions directly to the people, stressing that credibility, performance, and ideas should be the basis for support rather than backdoor arrangements.

“I urged all aspirants to engage the people directly and allow their records and ideas to speak for them,” Fayemi stated.

The former governor further emphasised the need for unity and discipline within the party as political activities gradually build up towards the next general election cycle, warning that internal discord could weaken collective strength.

“We must remain guided by our party constitution and democratic principles as we move towards 2027,” he urged, asserting “Our strength lies in unity, discipline, and a shared commitment to the progress of Ekiti.”

Fayemi’s intervention is seen as part of early moves to steady the political space in Ekiti and reinforce internal cohesion within the party amid rising permutations ahead of the 2027 elections.