The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Get together has declared that residents would resist any makes an attempt to impose Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the subsequent governor of the state.
This assertion follows latest endorsements of Seyi as a possible successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027 by some teams.
One in all such teams, the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, issued an endorsement on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State, suggesting that Seyi could be welcomed to run for governor in Osun or Imo states, the place his household is reportedly from.
Equally, a socio-political group, Pals of Seyi Tinubu, additionally endorsed him, describing the president’s son as a visionary chief with a uncommon mixture of mind, empathy, and strategic acumen.
Nonetheless, their endorsements have drawn criticism from numerous stakeholders.
In an interview with Sunday PUNCH, the Lagos PDP spokesperson, Hakeem Amode, rejected the concept, saying, “Lagos is not going to serve him.”
He questioned whether or not governorship ought to turn out to be an inheritance, suggesting that it was inappropriate for a son to inherit such a job from his father.
“Governorship is just not a present,” he said, stressing that if the Tinubu camp had been to resort to ways much like these utilized in Ondo and Edo states previously, it might be met with resistance.
He additional reminded that many Lagosians didn’t vote for Tinubu within the final presidential election which was a sign that they’d not assist his son for governor.
Earlier, the Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths additionally condemned the concept of a Tinubu member of the family taking on the governorship, insisting that non-indigenes shouldn’t be allowed to control Lagos State.
However the spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, dismissed the dialog in regards to the 2027 elections as untimely.
“It’s too early to be discussing the 2027 elections,” he mentioned, urging folks to give attention to supporting present authorities.
He mentioned, “We must always rally behind the governor and the president now to advance growth.”
Earlier, a outstanding APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, additionally weighed in on the problem, on his Fb web page.
“Who’re these faceless folks pushing Seyi Tinubu for Lagos Governor? It is a pointless distraction. The actual goal is to convey down President Bola Tinubu. Ruling Lagos is just not a job for amateurs,” he wrote.