A former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi on Sunday dismissed claims by ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi that they started the opposition coalition together.

Amaechi had said he and Fayemi initiated discussions about the opposition coalition before it expanded to other politicians.

The former governor of Rivers State made the claim during an X Space on Saturday.

“Fayemi and I began the coalition discussion, and we subsequently agreed to broaden it so that it would involve more than just the two of us talking about starting a new party,” Amaechi said.

However, responding on Sunday, Fayemi, through the head of his Media Office, Ahmad Sajoh, described Amaechi’s claim as false and misleading.

Sajoh, in a statement, insisted that Fayemi remains a committed member of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Parts of the statement read: “In an era where fabricated or distorted statements are often attributed to public figures for malicious purposes, we are cautious about engaging with potentially manufactured controversies designed to provoke or profit.

“It is possible that Hon. Amaechi did not make the statement or was misquoted.

“We unequivocally state that these claims lack any basis. Dr. Fayemi remains a committed member and leader of the APC in Ekiti State.

“At various public forums, he has consistently affirmed his dedication to the party, working to address its challenges and advance its progressive ideals for Nigeria. Nothing has changed.”

A former Minister of State for Works, Dayo Adeyeye, on Saturday, hinted that the death of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari won’t affect President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in 2027.

Adeyeye said Tinubu would get more votes in the North despite Buhari’s death.

Addressing journalists in Lagos, Adeyeye said claims that Buhari’s death would affect Tinubu’s chances was faulty.

He insisted that Tinubu never depended on Buhari’s popularity in the North to win the 2023 election.

Adeyeye said: “It’s not correct. In fact, Tinubu will win more votes in the north and elsewhere in 2027 than anytime ever in the history of the republic.

“Ninety per cent of the CPC figures are with him (Tinubu), quote me any where. The leadership met about three or four weeks ago and said they are with Tinubu.”

In a significant development, Planet Projects has officially resumed operations in Imo State, marking a new chapter in the region’s infrastructure development. The company has discreetly commenced work on bus terminal projects in three strategic locations, including a prominent site adjacent to ITC Park along the Onitsha Expressway.

This initiative is expected to enhance transportation infrastructure, boost economic activities, and improve the overall quality of life for residents in Imo State. The resumption of operations and the launch of these projects underscore Planet Projects’ commitment to contributing to the state’s growth and development.

Residents and stakeholders alike are eagerly anticipating the completion of these projects, which promise to bring about positive changes to the transportation sector and beyond.