A member of the House of Representatives, James Abiodun Faleke, has strongly denied reports linking him to an alleged one-term governorship arrangement in Kogi State, describing the claim as false, misleading and completely unfounded.
Faleke, who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency, dismissed the allegation in a statement posted on his verified X handle, formerly known as Twitter. He was reacting to a report published by online platform TrackNews, which claimed that the Presidency had directed former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and the current governor, Usman Ododo, to honour a one-term agreement purportedly involving the lawmaker.
The federal legislator said he had no knowledge of, and played no role in, any such arrangement, insisting that the publication wrongly dragged his name into a matter he had no connection with.
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“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,” Faleke said.
He stressed that he was neither directly nor indirectly involved in any discussion concerning the governorship of Kogi State, adding that the report falsely attributed political dealings to him without evidence.
According to Faleke, the publication triggered widespread reactions, including calls and messages seeking clarification, which compelled him to issue a formal response to correct the record.
“The story is a fabrication and should be disregarded in its entirety,” he said, urging the public to treat the report with caution.
The lawmaker warned against the spread of unverified information, noting that such reports are capable of misleading the public and creating unnecessary political tension. He also called on media organisations and online platforms to adhere to professional standards by verifying claims before publication.
Faleke reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and responsible public engagement, saying accurate reporting remains vital to sustaining public trust and political stability.
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Faleke denies alleged one-term Kogi governorship deal, blasts “fake news” report
Obah Sylva
A member of the House of Representatives, James Abiodun Faleke, has strongly denied reports linking him to an alleged one-term governorship arrangement in Kogi State, describing the claim as false, misleading and completely unfounded.
Faleke, who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency, dismissed the allegation in a statement posted on his verified X handle, formerly known as Twitter. He was reacting to a report published by online platform TrackNews, which claimed that the Presidency had directed former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and the current governor, Usman Ododo, to honour a one-term agreement purportedly involving the lawmaker.
The federal legislator said he had no knowledge of, and played no role in, any such arrangement, insisting that the publication wrongly dragged his name into a matter he had no connection with.
“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,” Faleke said.
He stressed that he was neither directly nor indirectly involved in any discussion concerning the governorship of Kogi State, adding that the report falsely attributed political dealings to him without evidence.
According to Faleke, the publication triggered widespread reactions, including calls and messages seeking clarification, which compelled him to issue a formal response to correct the record.
“The story is a fabrication and should be disregarded in its entirety,” he said, urging the public to treat the report with caution.
The lawmaker warned against the spread of unverified information, noting that such reports are capable of misleading the public and creating unnecessary political tension. He also called on media organisations and online platforms to adhere to professional standards by verifying claims before publication.
Faleke reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and responsible public engagement, saying accurate reporting remains vital to sustaining public trust and political stability.
