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The former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, has refuted the rumors circulating that he has been appointed to lead the 2027 presidential consultation team for former President Goodluck Jonathan in the Southwest region.
The rumors suggested that Mimiko was selected to spearhead the consultations in anticipation of a potential political move by Jonathan.
Additionally, it was claimed that the former Osun State governor and current National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, had recommended Mimiko for this position.
A statement released in Akure by Eni Akinsola, the former Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, described the report as “falsehood” and “a fabricated rumor disguised as news.”
According to the ex-governor, he has never been contacted or appointed for any campaign activities, emphasizing that he is not “seeking a role to lead any campaign.”
“The inaccuracies in the report are evident from the outset. It is merely the work of a journalist fabricating rumors disguised as news.
“The Mimiko that I know holds former President Jonathan in high regard but has neither been approached nor appointed for a campaign that remains speculative and may ultimately remain so. I am confident he is not seeking a job either.
“As political activities intensify, such fabricated stories will become more common, particularly regarding political figures like Iroko, who have chosen to remain low-profile for the time being,” the statement concluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Olusegun Mimiko deny?
Olusegun Mimiko denied the rumors that he was appointed to lead the 2027 presidential consultation team for former President Goodluck Jonathan in the Southwest.
Who allegedly recommended Mimiko for the role?
The rumors stated that Rauf Aregbesola, the former Osun State governor and current National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, recommended Mimiko for the position.
What was the nature of the statement issued by Mimiko's former Chief Press Secretary?
The statement labeled the rumors as falsehoods and a concocted rumor disguised as news, asserting that Mimiko had not been contacted for any campaign activities.
