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The Lagos branch of the Middle Belt youths has officially endorsed Seyi Tinubu, encouraging him to run for governor of Lagos State in 2027.
They believe he can continue the legacy and development established by his father President Bola Tinubu while he was governor of Lagos State.
The group highlighted Seyi Tinubu’s detribalized nature, expressing confidence that he, like his father, is capable of elevating Lagos to new heights.
During a press conference on Thursday at Eko Hotel in Lagos, Dr. Stanley Augustine Kavwam, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Middle-Belt Forum, along with Capt. Brent Kane, National Youth Leader of the Middle-Belt Forum, emphasized that Seyi Tinubu has empowered people from all tribes within and outside Lagos, much like his father did.
They asserted that the son of the president deserves the opportunity to lead a diverse population in Lagos, which comprises individuals from various tribes and religions.
According to the group, only a detribalized and accommodating individual like Seyi Tinubu can successfully manage Lagos State in a multicultural environment.
The group said, “Who else will the people in Lagos support if Seyi Tinubu accepts to run for the highest office in Lagos State? Seyi knows no tribe, no religion and no gender. He believes in all people irrespective of their tribe and religion. Those of us from the middle belt are mostly at a disadvantage in mix-tribal state such as Lagos. With Seyi Tinubu in the saddle, there is no doubt that our interest will be protected.”
Speaking on the unique personality of Mr Tinubu, the group said, “There are many sons and daughters of presidents across the country whom we have carefully assessed. Many of them have been scored very low in terms of inter-personal relations. Most of them don’t come close to people but Seyi is exceptionally different.
“His limitless link to other tribes makes it possible for us to adjudge him as one of the most detribalized young persons in Nigeria currently. He will surely address the tribal sentiments and grudges many of us bear in Lagos. To crown it, he has firm roots to the south east as he is married to a South Easterner. This is a plus.
