Fayose Explains Why He Turned Down Tinubu’s Appointment Offer

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Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that he declined an appointment offer from President Bola Tinubu, explaining that he preferred to focus on his personal life after years in public service.

Fayose made the disclosure on Wednesday during the Politics Today programme on Channels Television.

The former governor, a long-time member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stressed that despite his personal friendship with President Tinubu, he had no intention of joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) government or accepting any political role under it.

“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 emphasised that his friendship with Tinubu does 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 added.

Turning to the 2027 general elections, Fayose highlighted that only Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, currently possesses the national appeal and traction necessary 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,” he said.

The outspoken politician further noted that his political decisions are guided by principle rather than personal gain, and that he continues to critique where necessary.

Fayose declined to affirm that Obi is a stronger opposition figure than Goodluck Jonathan and Rotimi Amaechi.