Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has denied claims that he has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The claims were made by a former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.

However, in a statement, Sirika revealed that he is still a member of the APC, which he helped found, adding that he gave the party its name.

Sirika said, "I watched HE Nyesom Wike today on Arise claiming that I have joined the so-called coalition.

"Whilst still in shock, I read on Premium Times this evening, a report credited to Chief Bayo Onanuga, making the same claim.

"I am a founding member of the APC, I gave it its name. I have no plans to leave it. I will always be where President Buhari is. If you must hate him, hate me too. I have no apology.

"At their levels, they ought to fact-check. I call upon our loyal members to ignore both statements and consider them pedestrian."

ASA