Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose once firmly rejected the idea of serving in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, declaring he would prefer to remain at home rather than take up an appointment under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a October 15, 2025 appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain revealed that President Tinubu had personally offered him a position, which he politely declined.
“Have you seen me taking an appointment from the APC? Asiwaju asked me, ‘What would we give you?’ I said, ‘Nothing, sir.’ At 65, I’d rather be at home, being more responsible, doing other things that I need to do. I’ve served well. Two-time governor, I’ve done well. Tomorrow will hold itself,” Fayose had said.
He emphasised that while he shares a long-standing personal friendship with Tinubu, describing him as a “friend and brother,” this relationship did not extend to political alignment with the APC.
Fayose insisted his public interventions were based on personal conviction rather than any desire for appointments.However, in a notable turn of events, President Tinubu on Monday appointed Fayose as Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
The appointment was announced by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, as part of 26 new board appointments across 10 federal agencies and commissions. All appointments took immediate effect.
The development has sparked reactions, including comments from Fayose’s brother questioning the suitability of the role.
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