- The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the idea of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, becoming the next governor of Lagos State
- The rejection comes after some groups endorsed Seyi as a potential successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027
- The Lagos PDP spokesperson, Hakeem Amode, stated that governorship is not a gift and that the people of Lagos will resist any attempt to impose Seyi Tinubu as governor
- The Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths also condemned the idea of a Tinubu family member taking over the governorship, insisting that non-indigenes should not be allowed to govern Lagos State
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that citizens would resist any attempts to impose Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the next governor of the state. This statement follows recent endorsements of Seyi as a potential successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027 by some groups.
Hakeem Amode, the Lagos PDP spokesperson, rejected the idea, saying, “Lagos will not serve him.” He questioned whether governorship should become an inheritance, suggesting that it was inappropriate for a son to inherit such a role from his father. “Governorship is not a gift,” he stated.
The Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths also condemned the idea, insisting that non-indigenes should not be allowed to govern Lagos State. However, the spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, dismissed the conversation about the 2027 elections as premature.
