FAYOSE'S BROTHER URGES FORMER EKITI GOVERNOR TO REJECT REA CHAIRMANSHIP APPOINTMENT

FAYOSE'S BROTHER URGES FORMER EKITI GOVERNOR TO REJECT REA CHAIRMANSHIP APPOINTMENT


Isaac Fayose has advised his elder brother and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, to reject his recent appointment as Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), arguing that the position does not reflect his political standing.

Speaking in a video shared on his Instagram page, Isaac reacted to President Bola Tinubu's announcement of 26 appointments into the boards of 10 federal agencies and commissions, which included Ayo Fayose as REA Board Chairman.

According to the Presidency, the REA board will be chaired by Ayo Fayose alongside non-executive directors Ahmadu Abubakar and Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta, while the agency's Director-General, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and three executive directors will remain in office.

Isaac Fayose questioned why his brother was appointed to head a federal agency rather than being considered for what he described as more prominent positions such as minister or ambassador. He maintained that the former governor's political profile exceeded the responsibility attached to the REA chairmanship.

He also linked the timing of the appointment to the recent visit of New Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi to his residence, suggesting the appointment was politically motivated. However, he did not provide evidence to support the claim.

Isaac recalled that his brother had previously stated he would not seek or accept public appointments after completing his tenure as governor, preferring to focus on his private business.

Describing the appointment as a "Greek gift," he urged Ayo Fayose to hand the position over to his son instead of accepting it, while congratulating him on the nomination.

Beyond the appointment, Isaac reiterated his support for Peter Obi and expressed confidence that the opposition would perform strongly in the 2027 general election, stating that he believed the outcome would reflect the will of voters if the election was free and fair.

The Presidency has not responded to Isaac Fayose's comments, and there has been no public statement from Ayo Fayose regarding whether he intends to accept the appointment.

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