Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said that he rejected an offer of appointment from President Bola Tinubu. He recently revealed that he turned down the appointment because he preferred to focus on his personal life after years in public service.
Speaking during Politics Today programme, aired on Channels Television, Fayose shared that despite his long-standing personal relationship with President Tinubu, he never planned to join or accept any political role under the All Progressives Congress government.
According to him, serving as Governor for two tenures is more than enough for him, and he’d rather stay away from politics and all that comes with it at this stage of his life.
“Have you seen me taking 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,” he said.
Fayose further noted that while he remains friends with Tinubu, their relationship and political alignment are in opposite directions.
He concluded by saying that only Peter Obi currently commands the kind of traction and national appeal needed to challenge the ruling APC in 2027.
“I’ve not been with APC, but I’ve been Asiwaju’s friend and brother for a long time. That is the truth.
Tell me who would defeat APC? The only opposition that I know that is in Nigeria. I am not saying that will win Asiwaju. The only person that has traction is Obi.
Despite not being in government, he is the only one talking and everywhere. I give it to him,” he added.
