JUST IN: Faleke reacts to reports of one-term agreement for Gov Ododo in Kogi
Hon. James Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives, has denied reports claiming that the presidency directed Alhaji Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, and incumbent governor, Usman Ododo, to honour an alleged one-term agreement in the state.
Faleke made the clarification in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to a report published by TrackNews.
He said the report falsely claimed that he was involved in a purported one-term deal in Kogi state.
His words: “I wish to categorically refute a report published by TrackNews, an online news medium, alleging that the presidency directed His Excellencies, former Governor Yahaya Bello and Governor Usman Ododo, to honour a purported one-term agreement in Kogi State, in which I was allegedly involved.
“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 said he was never a party to such an agreement “whether directly or indirectly,” adding that the publication triggered numerous calls and messages seeking clarification.
“Following the publication of this report, I have been inundated with numerous calls and text messages seeking clarification.
“I therefore find it necessary to state clearly and firmly that the report is entirely false, misleading, and without any factual basis. The story is a fabrication and should be disregarded in its entirety,” Faleke who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency said. .
