Fayose Accepts Tinubu's Appointment as Rural Electrification Agency Chairman

In a surprising turn of events, former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency. This appointment comes as a surprise given Fayose's previous statements on October 15, 2025, during an appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, where he stated that he would rather stay at home than work under the ruling All Progressives Congress. At the time, Fayose revealed that President Tinubu had offered him an appointment, but he had declined, citing his lack of interest in returning to public office after serving two terms as governor. Fayose, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, had also emphasized that his personal relationship with Tinubu did not translate into political allegiance. Despite his earlier remarks, Fayose's appointment was announced in a statement by the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, as one of 26 appointments to the boards of 10 federal government agencies and commissions. The appointment took immediate effect, marking a significant development in the country's political landscape. Fayose had previously stated, '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.' It remains to be seen how Fayose's new role will impact his relationship with the APC and his own political career.