Politics
Lagos Youths Reject CONYL’s Endorsement of Seyi Tinubu, Advise Him to Contest in Osun or Imo
Ekwutosblog has gathered that the Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths has strongly opposed the recent endorsement of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, for the Lagos State governorship race in 2027. The endorsement was made by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), a national umbrella body for youth organizations across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
In a joint statement issued by CONYL’s President, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, Secretary, Comrade Junard Abubakar, Public Relations Officer, Comrade Iniobong Sampson, and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Adeyemo Adewale, the group expressed their support for Seyi Tinubu to contest for the Lagos governorship. The endorsement came after an expanded meeting of the coalition, which was held in Owerri, Imo State.
CONYL’s statement noted that while Seyi Tinubu has the right to seek office in any state, they suggested he pursue leadership positions in Osun, where his family is reportedly rooted, or in Imo State, where the endorsement was made.
However, the Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths swiftly rejected this endorsement. In a statement issued by Abdul Kareem Whyte on Wednesday, the group emphasized that only Lagos indigenes should be allowed to govern the state, particularly in 2027. The group argued that Seyi Tinubu’s candidacy represents an ongoing marginalization of the indigenous people of Lagos, citing the lack of true Lagos indigenes in leadership positions since 1999 (with the exception of one governor).
The group expressed concern over the development challenges in the state, pointing to underdeveloped areas, poor infrastructure, rising debt, and the disruption of traditional systems due to successive non-indigenous leadership.
“We firmly believe that there is no space for non-indigenes in Lagos politics, especially in 2027,” the statement read. “For decades, our communities have been neglected while outoutsiders have taken leadership positions. It’s time for Lagos indigenes to reclaim their right to govern their state.”
The group also noted reports of attempts by non-indigenous aspirants to gain favor with traditional rulers in the state, warning that such efforts were designed to manipulate the political landscape in favor of non-indigenous candidates. They specifically referenced a recent case where a political figure suddenly claimed roots in Lagos after holding office for over a decade without acknowledging the local communities.
In conclusion, the Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths called on the Oba of Lagos to be cautious of individuals seeking to claim indigeneity for political purposes, particularly with the 2027 elections approaching. They also urged the leadership of CONYL to shift its focus from endorsing candidates to advocating for meaningful governance and policies that benefit Nigeria’s youth.
“We will not hesitate to take action if any attempts are made to undermine the rights of Lagos indigenes,” the statement warned.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that he’s still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Wike’s comment followed his expulsion from the party by the faction led by National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki.
Turaki had formally dispatched expulsion certificates to 11 prominent party chieftains, including Wike, former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Kamarudeen Ajibade, SAN, Abdurahman Muhammad Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.
He said their expulsion was aimed at sanitising the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reacting to the development on Friday, Wike dismissed the claim while assuring that he would continue to work with other party members in making PDP a relevant opposition party.
The minister spoke while addressing journalists after inspecting the Interchange bridge and road linking Gwarinpa with Jahi and direct to Katampe, Gishiri and Maitama.
He said, “Those that are factionalized are bound to leave the party, I’m still in PDP and you can see that not everybody has left.
“We still have good numbers and we will continue to work together and that’s what I have said to the party. Put your house in order because at the end of the day, if you don’t put your house in order, it’s the party that is losing.
“So those who are worried, we can work together to see how the party can remain a relevant opposition.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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