Ola Akinwunmi
Two groups including the League of Concerned Lagosians (LCL) and Good Governance Initiative, have declined to endorse Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, as their candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
The groups, which opted for the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, claimed that their decision stemmed from the fact that Alausa has the capacity to continue the visionary legacy of President Tinubu in the state.
One of the groups, the League of Concerned Lagosians (LCL), in a statement by Oladipo Wahab, said Alausa’s extensive background as a Chicago-based medical doctor and his current role as Minister of State for Education was crucial for realising Tinubu’s vision for Lagos.
The statement, titled, ‘Alausa: Save Lagos Now,’ said the Minister possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to attract contemporary developments that would complement Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to rejuvenate the state.
LCL further commended the President for his ongoing economic reforms, encouraging Nigerians to remain patient as the benefits of these initiatives would soon be reaped.In a related development, the General Secretary of the Good Governance Initiative, Mr Wale Olushoga, endorsed Alausa as its candidate, saying the group’s position aligned with LCL.
Recently, conversations about Seyi Tinubu’s potential governorship bid in Lagos State have become topical, eliciting mixed reactions from stakeholders. Meanwhile, the Association of Arewa Yoruba Youths (AAYY) argued that Seyi Tinubu is constitutionally qualified to aspire for any elective position like any other citizen.