The Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has weighed in on growing speculation that Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, may run for the governorship of Lagos State in 2027.
During an appearance on the Mic On podcast, Olawande affirmed that Seyi Tinubu is fully qualified to seek the position.
In his remarks, Olawande stated, “He’s not too young to become a governor,” highlighting the readiness and capability of the President’s son to take on such a significant role.
Olawande also praised Seyi Tinubu’s qualifications, describing him as a well-trained young man who has made considerable contributions to the development of other young people long before his father ascended to the presidency.
“He is committed to leadership and willing to ensure that things work for Nigeria,” the minister added, underscoring Seyi Tinubu’s dedication to public service.
The comments come amid increasing speculation and rumors that Seyi Tinubu could contest the governorship seat of Lagos State in 2027, a position once held by his father from 1999 to 2007.
These rumors gained further traction in 2024 after the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) and other groups publicly endorsed him for the role.
However, Olawande was quick to clarify that Seyi Tinubu has not been involved in the campaigns or made any public statements about his intentions.
“Seyi is not the one engineering the campaign to become the next governor of Lagos State,” he emphasised.
Despite the minister’s remarks, the question of Seyi Tinubu’s potential political future remains an intriguing topic of conversation as Lagos State gears up for the next election cycle. As of now, the young Tinubu has yet to address the swirling rumors directly.
