The Kogi State Government has debunked the defection rumour concerning Governor Ahmed Ododo, noting that he was not joining the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The state government was reacting to reports that Governor Ododo might be considering joining the PDP because he was seen at an event with members of the opposition.
A statement by Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, on Saturday, accused “people who are still rueing their woeful failure at the law courts and probably trying to find a back door into the All Progressives Congress” as “the promoters of the falsehood”.
Therefore, they resorted “to the only tools at their disposal, which are falsehood, propaganda, misinformation and disinformation.”
Recall that on Friday, Ododo secured a Supreme Court victory, dismissing the appeal of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, candidate, Muritala Ajaka, contesting Ododo’s victory in the 2023 Kogi State governorship election.
The statement read in part: “The picture being circulated was taken at the wedding ceremony of the daughter of the Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, which was attended by dignitaries across the country, including the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, as well as governors across party lines.
“Governor Ahmed Ododo was at the occasion to honour the daughter of a colleague like other governors did.
“Governor Ododo, just yesterday, triumphed at the Supreme Court with the support of his party. It is unintelligent to insinuate that the Governor is abandoning the party that supported him all through his electioneering and the litigations. Their craft of lies is falling like a pack of cards.
“We want to assure the good people of Kogi State that their Governor remains a solid member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and will support the party’s success, not only in Kogi State, but nationally.
“We urge the people to rest assured that Kogi remains APC and will continue to support the laudable policies and progress being recorded by the President of our dear nation, Senator Bola Tinubu.
“Indeed, governors are united across party lines to support the efforts of Mr President at uniting our nation.
“It is, however, pertinent to remind the media of its responsibility to the tenets of journalism.
“Journalists should always strive to stay away from falsehood/unfounded lies concocted by interested ‘sources’.
“The media must continue to retain our trust and confidence at all times.”
