No vacancy for non-indigenes in Alausa” – Lagos youths tell Seyi Tinubu.
The Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths has strongly opposed the endorsement of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a candidate for Lagos State Governorship in 2027.
The objection comes after the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), a group claiming representation of youth organizations from across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, publicly endorsed Seyi Tinubu during a meeting in Owerri, Imo State.
Nigerians React as CONYL Endorses President Tinubu’s Son Seyi Tinubu for Lagos Governor in 2027
Lagos Youths’ Position
In a statement signed by Abdul Kareem Whyte, President of the Lagos Indigenous Youths, the group declared that the endorsement undermines the rights of Lagos indigenes to govern their state, citing decades of perceived marginalization.
“No vacancy for non-indigenes in Lagos State in 2027,” the statement read. “The marginalization is too much, leading to the underdevelopment of our state. Our hinterlands remain neglected, with poor infrastructure, mounting debt, and distortion of our traditional systems by successive governments.”
Call for Vigilance
The coalition urged the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, to be cautious of individuals seeking to claim Lagos indigeneship for political purposes ahead of the 2027 elections..
