‘God-fearing and people-oriented’ — coalition drums up support for Seyi Tinubu

The Coalition for the Promotion of Young African Leaders has drummed up support for Seyi Tinubu to succeed Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the next governor of Lagos State in 2027.

Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Oluwasegun Thompson, the national president of the Coalition, and Ayofemi Badmus, its national secretary, said Seyi has the capacity, capability, and competence to lead the state.

In a statement, the group described Seyi as a benevolent and grassroots leader who has supported youth development across the state.

“Having watched carefully the antecedents and positive footprints of Seyi Tinubu, and his distinctive leadership style, coupled with his pragmatic innovative initiatives and political sagacity, we are left with no iota of doubt of his capacity, capability, and competence to wear the big shoes and be in the saddle as the Executive Governor of Lagos State after the tenure of His Excellency Sanwo-Olu, precisely come 2027,” the statement reads.

“As part of our several noble and patriotic intentions, we have invited you, distinguished members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm, majorly to articulate why Seyi Tinubu remains the most suitable candidate for the governorship of Lagos State after His Excellency, Sanwo-Olu.

“Seyi Tinubu possesses active political power and sufficient war chest to prosecute the intention of becoming the Executive Governor of Lagos State. He also possesses the necessary political might and social charisma. He is also a man full of empathy and supportive compassion, as demonstrated by several acts of benevolence, practical kindness, and magnanimity.

“It is impossible to itemize or even outline the several projects, programmes and interventions of this humble, God-fearing and people-oriented goal-getter in such a short space of time. We are, however, compelled to mention his intervention with prison inmates at Ikoyi Correctional Facility and several other facilities in and around Lagos State.

“He supports several youths and youth programmes in Lagos State and beyond among others. Even as the son of the president, Seyi is intrinsically humble, God-fearing, articulate, unassuming, a grass-root mobilizer, philanthropist and accountable.

“His dedication to service and eventful and passionate lifestyle has revealed a person whose joy, passion, and inner happiness stem from service to humanity and enhancing monumental imprints on the lives of his fellow men.

“Presently his life is a demonstration of an accomplished leader, humane administrator, and an amazingly simple-minded person, greatly loved by all who come across him, cherished by friends, and adored by his colleagues.”

According to the coalition, Seyi is interested in changing the narratives, infusing life and love into the socio-political and economic well-being of the common man in the state.

“Ideally, everyone must have a name; everyone’s glory is a reflection of himself. Seyi must have and bear his own name and not his father’s name. He must, as a man, give himself an identity distinct from that of his father, the president,” the group said.

“He may be the son of President Tinubu but that does not mean he cannot carve a niche for himself in whatever field of his choosing.

“Compelling him to stick to his father’s identity or stating that because he is the president’s son he cannot run for the Governor of Lagos State is an unfair, myopic stereotype and lacks merit. If he is constitutionally qualified, then he is.”