- Fayose Breaches Vow, Accepts Tinubu’s Appointment
- The former Ekiti governor thanked Tinubu and pledged to serve diligently.
- Fayose said the REA board is yet to be inaugurated officially.
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has accepted his appointment by President Bola Tinubu as Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), months after saying he had no intention of accepting any position in the current administration.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fayose confirmed his acceptance during an interview with journalists in Ado Ekiti, his first public comments since President Tinubu announced his appointment on July 20, 2026.
The former governor had, during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television in October 2025, disclosed that Tinubu had previously offered him an appointment, which he declined.
At the time, Fayose said he was no longer interested in returning to public office after serving two terms as Governor of Ekiti State.
“At 65, I would rather stay at home and focus on other responsibilities. I have served my state well as a two term governor and I am satisfied with my contributions,” he said.
However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain has now accepted the role, describing it as an opportunity to contribute to national development through improved rural electrification.
Expressing appreciation to President Tinubu for the appointment, Fayose pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him and assured Nigerians that he would work diligently in the new position.
He also noted that the board of the agency had yet to be inaugurated, making it too early to outline specific policy priorities.
“I sincerely thank President Bola Tinubu for finding me worthy of this appointment. It is a privilege to serve, particularly in an agency whose mandate directly impacts people at the grassroots.
“We will do our very best, and, by the grace of God, we will not let the President down.
“The board has not been inaugurated yet, so I cannot speak extensively on what lies ahead. In due course, when we begin work officially, we will be in a better position to discuss our plans and how we intend to improve rural electrification across the country.”
