Isaac Fayose, businessman and younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has urged his elder brother to reject reports linking him to the chairmanship of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), describing the position as below the stature of a former governor.
Isaac made the remarks in a video shared on his social media platforms, where he reacted to widespread reports and speculation that Ayo Fayose had been considered for the position at the federal agency.
Addressing his brother directly, Isaac said he should not accept the appointment if it is eventually offered, arguing that a former governor should not take up what he described as a lower-ranking public office.
“You are too big for the REA chairmanship,” Isaac said, adding that his brother’s political experience and profile should place him in consideration for higher national assignments.
His comments come amid ongoing speculation over possible appointments involving prominent political figures. However, as of the time of filing this report, the Federal Government has not officially announced the appointment of Ayodele Fayose as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency.
Neither the Presidency nor the Rural Electrification Agency has issued a statement confirming that the former governor has been nominated or appointed to the role.
Similarly, Ayo Fayose has not publicly responded to his younger brother’s comments or addressed the reports linking him to the position.
The Rural Electrification Agency is a federal government agency responsible for expanding access to electricity in underserved and off-grid communities across Nigeria through renewable energy and rural electrification initiatives.
Ayodele Fayose served as governor of Ekiti State from 2003 to 2006 and again from 2014 to 2018. Since leaving office, he has remained active in national political discourse, frequently commenting on issues affecting governance and the country’s political landscape.
The speculation surrounding the REA chairmanship has continued to generate reactions on social media, with supporters and critics expressing differing views on whether the former governor should accept such a role if formally offered.
