Faleke Denies Involvement in Alleged One-Term Governorship Deal in Kogi State

Faleke Denies Involvement in Alleged One-Term Governorship Deal in Kogi State

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Abiodun Faleke, has dismissed as false a media report alleging his involvement in a purported one-term agreement concerning the governorship of Kogi State.

Faleke refuted the claim in a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, responding to a report published by the online platform TrackNews. The report had alleged that the Presidency directed former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and the incumbent Governor, Usman Ododo, to honour a one-term arrangement in the state, purportedly with Faleke’s involvement.

Describing the report as entirely unfounded, Faleke stressed that he was never part of any discussion, arrangement, or agreement relating to a one-term deal in Kogi State.

“For the avoidance of doubt, I state unequivocally that I never had any discussion, nor was I privy to any conversation, arrangement or agreement regarding a one-term deal in Kogi State or any related matter,” he said.

He further emphasised that at no time was he directly or indirectly involved in any such agreement. According to him, the publication had generated numerous calls and messages seeking clarification, which compelled him to issue a formal response.

Faleke therefore urged members of the public to disregard the report, describing it as false, misleading, and completely lacking any factual basis.

Blessing Anolaba
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