I was never part of any one-term governorship deal in Kogi — Faleke

A member of the House of Representatives, James Abiodun Faleke, has denied reports linking him to an alleged one-term governorship agreement in Kogi State, describing the claims as false and misleading.

Faleke, who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency, refuted the allegation in a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account.

He faulted an online report by 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 arrangement allegedly involving him.

The lawmaker said he had no knowledge of, and played no role 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 stressed that he was neither directly nor indirectly involved in discussions concerning the Kogi State governorship, adding that the report wrongly associated him with an issue he had no connection to.

Faleke explained that the publication sparked widespread reactions, including calls and messages seeking clarification, prompting him to issue a formal response to correct the record.

Describing the report as a fabrication, he urged the public to disregard it entirely and cautioned against the spread of unverified information capable of misleading the public and creating unnecessary political tension.

He further called on media organisations and online platforms to uphold professional standards by properly verifying claims before publication, reiterating his commitment to transparency and accurate public communication.