Lagos Indigenous Youths Coalition Stance
- Opposes non-indigenes contesting 2027 Lagos governorship election.
- Rejects Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders’ CONYL) endorsement of Seyi Tinubu.
- Claims marginalization of Lagos indigenes since 1999.
- Cites underdevelopment, poor roads, and state debt.
- Urges Oba of Lagos to beware of individuals seeking Lagos indigene status for political gain.
Concerns
- Marginalization of Lagos Indigenes
- Underdevelopment
- Distorted Traditional System
Alternative Options for Seyi Tinubu
- Run in Osun State (family roots)
- Run in Imo State (where endorsement was made)
Threat
- “Fight dirty” if non-indigenes attempt to manipulate traditional institutions for endorsements.
Lagos Indigenous Youths are taking a bold stance ahead of the 2027 governorship election. They’ve vowed to prevent non-indigenes from contesting, citing concerns that “faceless individuals” are trying to deny true Lagosians the right to govern themselves . This comes after the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders endorsed Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son, for governor in 2027.
Abdul Kareem Whyte, president of the Lagos Indigenous Youths coalition, emphasized that Seyi Tinubu has democratic rights as a Nigerian, but condemned the endorsement as anti-democratic. He pointed out that since 1999, no true Lagos indigene has held the governorship position, leading to marginalization and underdevelopment.
Key Concerns:
- Marginalization of Lagos Indigenes: 20+ years of non-indigenous governance
- Underdevelopment: Hinterlands remain undeveloped, poor roads, and state debt
- Distorted Traditional System: Successive governments have altered Lagos’ traditional institutions
Whyte suggested Seyi Tinubu consider running in Osun State, where his family has roots, or Imo State, where the endorsement was made. The coalition urged the Oba of Lagos to beware of individuals seeking Lagos indigene status solely for political gain and threatened to “fight dirty” if necessary.
