- The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong opposition to Seyi Tinubu’s potential candidacy as successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 gubernatorial elections.
- The PDP’s opposition is based on the notion that governance should not be treated as a family inheritance, and that Seyi Tinubu’s candidacy would face strong resistance from Lagosians.
- Lagos PDP spokesperson Hakeem Amode stated that “Lagos will not serve him” and emphasized that Lagosians had already shown their disapproval of the Tinubu political dynasty during the last presidential election.
- The Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths has also rejected the endorsement of Seyi Tinubu, stating that there is no vacancy for non-indigenes in Lagos State.
- The group argues that Seyi Tinubu should consider running for office in Osun State, where his father reportedly hails from, rather than Lagos.
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong opposition to Seyi Tinubu’s potential candidacy as successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 gubernatorial elections. This comes after endorsements from groups like the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders and Friends of Seyi Tinubu, who praised him as a visionary leader.
Lagos PDP spokesperson Hakeem Amode dismissed the idea, stating that “Lagos will not serve him”. He criticized the notion of governance being treated as a family inheritance and warned that any attempt to impose Seyi Tinubu as governor would face strong resistance. Amode emphasized that Lagosians had already shown their disapproval of the Tinubu political dynasty during the last presidential election by voting against President Tinubu.
Amode’s statement suggests that many Lagosians rejected Tinubu during the presidential election, indicating they would not support his son’s governorship aspirations. The PDP’s opposition to Seyi Tinubu’s candidacy highlights concerns about the potential for nepotism and the concentration of power within the Tinubu family.
It’s worth noting that the Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths has also rejected the endorsement of Seyi Tinubu, stating that there is no vacancy for non-indigenes in Lagos State. This group argues that Seyi Tinubu should consider running for office in Osun State, where his father reportedly hails from, rather than Lagos .
