A platform known as Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization on X has alleged that Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, is planning to run for governor in the 2027 Lagos State election.
PO Grassroots Mobilization was reportedly the official handle of H.E. Peter Obi's grassroots movement in 2023, a movement that operates at the grassroots levels both online and offline.
This post elicited several reactions from social media users who expressed concern. Some questioned the truth of the post and showed their displeasure, while others were not surprised, believing Seyi Tinubu was following in his father’s footsteps.
President Bola Tinubu, who served as Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007, is known as the godfather of Lagos, earning him respect and admiration.
Here are some reactions:
@ATasteOfAfrica7: Why wait to be elected when he can just buy it right now.
@Nairaexchanger: It’s a family business; someone has to do it. Congratulations Lagos state
@michael_ogwo: I thought Seyi is not Yoruba enough since he married an Igbo woman?
@OburuUche: It's possible because Lagos has been turned to family affairs yet people have the audacity to be asking Nigerians to be patient but for how long?
@MichaelEmiabata: I hope this is not true. If there is any truth to the claim that Seyi Tinubu is being positioned as a frontrunner to succeed Sanwo-Olu in Lagos State, then I would say Bola Tinubu is tormenting us, the indigenous Lagosians. Enough is enough! We all know that there is no democracy in Lagos State; if that is the case, we may have no choice but to seek alternative options available to us. Lagos State has been ruled by force to enslave the indigenous people. No one can come from another state to take over the land of our forefathers and enslave our people. We are not afraid to offer our lives for martyrdom.
@ImaredonJ: Only naive people will be surprised; this is normal in an authoritarian society.
BREAKING: Seyi Tinubu positioning as the next Lagos State Governor come 2027. pic.twitter.com/oKZaOIzr3k
— Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization. (@PO_GrassRootM) October 28, 2024
