Isaac Fayose queries timing of Tinubu's REA appointment for brother after Obi visit
Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, criticized President Bola Tinubu's appointment of his sibling as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), suggesting the timing followed Peter Obi's recent visit. In a Facebook video reported by Daily Post on July 21, 2026, Fayose questioned why the appointment came only 'just days after Mr Peter Obi visited me,' noting it hadn't been offered 'all these while.'
This matters because it highlights public perceptions of political patronage in Nigeria's appointment process. Fayose contrasted this with Reno Omokri's ambassadorial appointment despite never being governor, and quoted his brother's prior refusal to seek senatorial, ministerial or DG roles after leaving office. The REA appointment, made Monday July 20, 2026, oversees rural electricity access nationwide - a role affecting millions of Nigerians' energy access.
Readers should consider how opposition figure visits might influence patronage decisions in Nigeria's political landscape. With opposition figures like Obi engaging political opponents, should such appointments be viewed as legitimate recognition or potential quid-pro-quo arrangements affecting public trust in governance?