Lagos Indigenous Youths Coalition:
- Opposes non-indigenes running for Lagos governor in 2027.
- Rejects endorsement of Seyi Tinubu by Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL).
- Insists Lagos State indigenes have right to govern themselves.
- Cites marginalization of indigenes since 1999, leading to underdevelopment.
- Suggests Seyi Tinubu explore options in Osun or Imo State.
- Warns against manipulating traditional institutions for endorsements.
- Urges CONYL to focus on advocating good governance.
Context:
- 2027 Lagos governorship election.
- President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, endorsed by CONYL.
- Lagos Indigenous Youths Coalition seeks to protect indigenous rights.
Alternative Perspective:
- Former Reps member Oghene Ego believes hard work can overcome indigenous status.
- Acknowledges changing narrative, making it tougher for non-indigenes in Lagos politics.
A coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths has vowed to oppose any non-indigene who tries to run for governor in Lagos State in 2027. This comes after the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders endorsed Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, as their preferred candidate for Lagos governor in 2027. Abdul Kareem Whyte, president of the coalition, insists that Lagos State indigenes have the right to govern themselves and won’t let “faceless individuals” take that away .
Whyte also pointed out that only one true Lagos indigene has held the governorship position since 1999, leading to the state’s underdevelopment. He suggested Seyi Tinubu explore other options, like running in Osun State or Imo State, where he might be more welcome. The coalition warned against manipulating traditional institutions for endorsements and urged the leadership of CONYL to focus on advocating for good governance instead of stirring up political crises.
Interestingly, former Reps member Oghene Ego has a different take on this issue. As a non-indigene who won elections in Lagos, he believes that anyone can win if they work hard enough. However, he acknowledges that the narrative is changing, and it’s becoming tougher for non-indigenes to succeed in Lagos politics .
