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APC, PDP Clash Over Seyi Tinubu’s Rumored 2027 Lagos Governorship Ambitions
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly opposed the idea of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, becoming the next governor of Lagos State.
This comes in response to recent endorsements of Seyi as a potential successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 elections by various groups.
In a statement issued in Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday, the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders suggested that Seyi Tinubu could run for governor in Osun or Imo states, where his family reportedly has ancestral ties. Similarly, a socio-political group, Friends of Seyi Tinubu, endorsed him, commending his “visionary leadership, intellect, empathy, and strategic acumen.”
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These endorsements, however, have sparked significant controversy. Hakeem Amode, spokesperson for the Lagos PDP, outrightly rejected the idea, describing it as unacceptable. “Lagos will not serve him. Governorship is not a gift,” Amode said in an interview with Punch.
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He warned that any attempt to impose Seyi Tinubu on Lagosians would be met with fierce resistance, adding that the state’s voting patterns during the last presidential election demonstrated limited support for the Tinubu camp.
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Seye Oladejo, spokesperson for the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissed the discussions as premature. “It is too early to talk about the 2027 elections,” he said, urging citizens to focus on supporting the current administration to foster development.
Adding to the discourse, APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe took to Facebook, criticizing the idea of Seyi Tinubu’s governorship bid. “Who are these faceless people pushing Seyi Tinubu for Lagos Governor? This is a needless distraction. Ruling Lagos is not a job for amateurs,” he wrote, suggesting the endorsements were part of a plot to undermine President Bola Tinubu.
The debate continues to generate mixed reactions across political and social circles in Lagos and beyond.
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