Faleke Denies Alleged One-Term Governorship Deal in Kogi

A member of the House of Representatives, James Abiodun Faleke, has dismissed as false a media report claiming he was involved in an alleged one-term governorship agreement in Kogi State.

Faleke, who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency, rejected the allegation in a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, describing the report published by online platform TrackNews as misleading and without foundation.

The report alleged that the Presidency instructed former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and the incumbent governor, Usman Ododo, to respect a one-term arrangement in the state, allegedly involving Faleke. The lawmaker, however, said he had neither knowledge of nor participation in any such agreement.

“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 emphasized that he was never directly or indirectly involved in any discussions relating to the Kogi governorship, noting that the publication wrongly associated him with an issue he had no connection to.

According to Faleke, the report triggered widespread reactions, including calls and messages requesting clarification, prompting him to issue a formal statement to set the record straight.

“The story is a fabrication and should be disregarded in its entirety,” he said, urging the public to treat the report with caution.

Faleke added that the publication lacked any factual basis and warned against the spread of unverified information capable of misleading the public and creating unnecessary political tension. He also reiterated his commitment to transparency and accuracy in public discourse, while calling on media organisations to verify claims before publication.

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