I did not step down for Osinbajo

Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti governor and presidential hopeful, has debunked the claim that he had stepped down for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

In a statement on Friday, Femi Ige, spokesman of the campaign organisation, described the insinuation as “absolute rubbish”.

“[It is] absolute rubbish. No meeting took place between us and any aspirant about stepping down,” the statement reads.

“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.”