Flash: Why I Rejected Tinubu Appointment Offer- Fayose
Former Ekiti governor says he turned down President Tinubu's offer of a government appointment, insisting he has retired from public office, while describing Peter Obi as the opposition figure with the greatest national traction.
By Online Editor
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has disclosed that he rejected an offer of a government appointment from President Bola Tinubu, saying he would rather concentrate on his personal life after serving two terms as governor.
Fayose made the revelation last year during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain said that although he has maintained a long-standing personal relationship with President Tinubu, he had no intention of accepting a position under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration.
According to him, the President had personally asked what position he would like to take in government, but he politely declined.
“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 stressed that his cordial relationship with Tinubu should not be mistaken for political affiliation, insisting he remains a member of the PDP.
“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.
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as appointed Ayodele Fayose as Rural Electrification agency chairman yesterday, but Fayose has not made any pulic statement concerning his appointment.
