Why I rejected Tinubu’s appointment offer – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that he turned down an offer of appointment from President Bola Tinubu, saying he preferred to focus on his personal life after years in public service.
Fayose disclosed this on Wednesday during Politics Today programme, aired on Channels Television.
The former governor, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, said despite his long-standing personal relationship with President Tinubu, he had no intention of joining or accepting any political role under the All Progressives Congress government.
“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,” Fayose stated.
He stressed that while he remained friends with Tinubu, their relationship did not translate into political alignment.
“I’ve not been with APC, but I’ve been Asiwaju’s friend and brother for a long time. That is the truth,” he said.
On the 2027 general elections, Fayose said only Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, currently commands the kind of traction and national appeal needed to challenge the ruling APC.
“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,” Fayose said.
The outspoken politician added that while he continues to criticise where necessary, his political choices are guided by principle, not personal gain.
Fayose declined affirming that Obi is a worthy opposition than Goodluck Jonathan and Rotimi Amaechi.
