Seyi Tinubu is qualified to be Lagos governor in 2027 — Youth Minister

• Ayodele Olawande affirmed that Seyi Tinubu is qualified to run for Lagos governor in 2027, praising his leadership and commitment to public service
• Speculation growing around Seyi Tinubu running for Lagos Governor in 2027, with youth groups already endorsing him despite no official campaign
• Minister Olawande clarifies that Seyi Tinubu isn’t behind any campaign for Lagos governorship, despite growing support and media attention

The Minister of State 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 had 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 rumours 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 rumours 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 rumours directly.

2027: Seyi Tinubu, senator, deputy gov emerge as frontrunners to succeed Sanwo-Olu

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the race for the Lagos State governorship in 2027 is heating up, with three prominent figures emerging as frontrunners to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. 

According to a report by ThisDay, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and businessman Seyi Tinubu are all vying for the influential position.