You don’t have to be involved in politics to be aware of the significant conversation in Lagos State. What began as a topic spoken of in whispers has now turned into a widely discussed issue both within the state and across the nation.
The topic at hand is the rumored governorship aspirations of Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. According to Society Watch, the young man had remained silent about his ambitions until a series of endorsements from various groups emerged—a common tactic politicians use to signal their intention to enter the political arena. This has raised speculation that he might be a serious contender for the 2027 gubernatorial election. However, a source informed us that he has not shared this ambition with anyone.
Another source suggested that there is no truth to the rumors, asserting that Seyi Tinubu is not pursuing any governorship aspirations. This source indicated that such stories often resurface every four years, typically fabricated by certain individuals for their interests.
“Seyi Tinubu is a businessman and has no intention of becoming the governor of Lagos State now or shortly. He has previously donated millions of naira to charity and to help the less fortunate,” the source stated. “Contrary to the belief in some circles that his philanthropic efforts are politically motivated, that is not the case. It is simply his way of expressing gratitude to God for His blessings in his life.”
“He is inherently generous and does not need to engage in such activities to gain political relevance. The truth is, Seyi’s compassion for others is limitless, and he spares no expense in demonstrating this in various ways.”
Another source pointed out that it is not a crime for the businessman to have ambitions, as he is fully qualified like any other citizen under the constitution.
However, while some groups are actively campaigning for his endorsements, others are criticizing his ambitions. A socio-cultural organization, the Conference of Indigenous Lagosians, recently condemned these aspirations, calling them a significant affront to the true indigenes of Lagos.
The organization urged locals to step up and prepare to run for the 2027 governorship election in the state. It emphasized that no genuine indigene of Lagos has held the governorship since the start of the Fourth Republic in 1999. The organization expressed concern that Lagosians have been marginalized in the state’s political landscape and insisted that indigenes must rise to reclaim their rightful place in governance.
