‘Governorship not family inheritance’ – Lagos PDP rejects Seyi Tinubu endorsement
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed firm opposition to the potential candidacy of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as a successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 gubernatorial elections.
This stance comes in response to endorsements from groups such as the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, which suggested Seyi Tinubu as a potential candidate.
Another group, Friends of Seyi Tinubu, praised him as a visionary leader with exceptional qualities.
Reacting to these endorsements, Lagos PDP spokesperson Hakeem Amode dismissed the idea, stating, “Lagos will not serve him.”
He criticised 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.
“Governorship is not a gift,” Amode told Punch, emphasising that Lagosians had already shown their disapproval of the Tinubu political dynasty during the last presidential election by voting against President Tinubu.
Amode reiterated that many Lagosians rejected Tinubu during the presidential election, a signal that they would not support his son’s governorship aspirations.
