Reject REA chairmanship, Fayose’s brother tells ex-governor

Isaac Fayose has publicly advised his elder brother, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, to decline his recent appointment as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) board. Isaac argued that the position falls short of his brother's significant political profile and suggested the role would be better suited for one of his sons.

His reaction followed the Presidency's announcement of 26 appointees to various federal agencies. Ayo Fayose was named chairman of the REA board, serving alongside non-executive directors Ahmadu Abubakar and Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta. The agency's Director-General and executive directors were retained.

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They said they gave my brother a DG, DG, not a minister, not ambassador.

Isaac expressed his view that his brother merited a more prominent federal position, comparing it to other appointments. "They said they gave my brother a DG, DG, not a minister, not ambassador," he stated, questioning the rationale. He also linked the timing of the appointment to a recent visit by Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, to his residence, suggesting it was a political maneuver.

Isaac recalled that Ayo Fayose had previously expressed a desire to step away from public office after his governorship. "When I'm leaving this government house, whenever I leave this government house, I will not be a minister, I will not be DG, I will not be senator, I will not be anything. I will face my business," Isaac quoted his brother as saying. He described his brother as a successful billionaire who thrived in private business before and after his political career. Isaac considers the appointment a "Greek gift" and is confident his brother will reject it.

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When I'm leaving this government house, whenever I leave this government house, I will not be a minister, I will not be DG, I will not be senator, I will not be anything. I will face my business.