Tensions are rising in the political landscape of Lagos State as the Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths rejects the recent endorsement of Seyi Tinubu for the governorship election in 2027. This endorsement, made by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), an umbrella body representing youth groups across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, has sparked controversy among Lagos’ indigenous groups.
In a statement issued by CONYL in Owerri, Imo State, the body expressed full support for Seyi Tinubu, citing his qualifications and the leadership traits of his father, President Bola Tinubu. However, the Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths has voiced strong opposition, insisting that Lagos has no place for non-indigenes in its governorship race. The group argues that the endorsement by CONYL is a threat to the democratic rights of Lagos indigenes, accusing the endorsement of being “anti-democracy” and a deliberate attempt to deny the people of Lagos the right to govern their state.
In their response, the Lagos Indigenous Youths emphasized that while Seyi Tinubu, like any Nigerian citizen, has the right to pursue his aspirations, Lagos should remain governed by its indigenous people. They questioned the legitimacy of CONYL’s endorsement, noting that the body’s decision was made far from Lagos, without input from the state’s true stakeholders.
This rift between the two youth groups underscores the complex political dynamics ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship elections. As the debate intensifies, it remains to be seen how these differing views will influence the future of governance in the state.
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