Youths Warn Seyi Tinubu “No Vacancy for Non-Indigenes in Lagos 2027,”

A group of Lagos Indigenous Youths has adamantly opposed the idea of non-indigenous candidates running for governor of Lagos State in 2027, according to Vanguard. Lagos State must be run by its indigenous people, the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) said in response to the group’s support for Seyi Tinubu.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

In a statement released on Thursday, Abdul Kareem Whyte, President of the youth group, described the endorsement as a deliberate attempt to undermine Lagosians’ rights.

“Our attention has been drawn to the recent endorsement of Seyi Tinubu for Lagos governor by a group known as Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL),” Whyte said. “While we know Mr. Seyi Tinubu has his democratic rights as a Nigerian, we condemn the ill-fated endorsement and describe it as anti-democracy and a deliberate move by some faceless individuals to deny indigenes of Lagos State the right to govern themselves in 2027.”

The coalition emphasized the lack of indigenous leadership in Lagos State since 1999, calling it an outright denial of the essence of democracy.

“It is no longer news that since 1999 no true-blood indigenes of Lagos State have taken over the mantle of leadership in the state (except one). This marginalization has led to the underdevelopment of our hinterlands and the distortion of our traditional system,” Whyte explained.

The youth group suggested that Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, pursue leadership opportunities in other states.

“We know as a fact that there will soon be a vacancy in Osun State where Mr. Seyi Tinubu can best exercise his democratic rights unhindered. If the people of Owerri in Imo are also interested in benefiting from his experience, they can push him to succeed Governor Uzodinma,” Whyte stated.

The group also warned against non-indigenes seeking endorsements from traditional rulers in Lagos State, urging the Oba of Lagos to resist such moves.

“We are calling on the Oba of Lagos to beware of persons who will soon seek indigenship of Lagos State because of 2027. We will fight dirty if the Oba of Lagos allows such anti-Lagos indigenes move,” Whyte warned.

The group concluded by urging CONYL to redirect its energy toward advocating for youth-focused policies rather than endorsing candidates who could create political tension.

This development reflects a growing sentiment among some Lagosians to preserve indigenous leadership while navigating the complexities of Nigeria’s political landscape.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>