The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), a well-known umbrella body representing youth groups across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, has officially endorsed Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, for the 2027 Lagos State governorship race.
In a statement jointly issued on Tuesday in Owerri by its leadership—Comrade Goodluck Ibem (President General), Comrade Junard Abubakar (Secretary), Comrade Iniobong Sampson (Public Relations Officer), and Comrade Adeyemo Adewale (Publicity Secretary)—the group highlighted the outcome of an enlarged meeting of its leaders.
According to the statement, the decision followed a thorough appraisal of the transformational leadership exhibited by Seyi’s father during his tenure as Lagos State Governor.
The coalition noted that Tinubu’s dynamic performance earned Lagos the moniker “Center of Excellence.”
The group expressed confidence that Seyi Tinubu, as President Tinubu’s son, would not only consolidate his father’s achievements but surpass them.
They stated, “Nigerian youths came to this conclusion because Lagos State has been a home for all Nigerians, and who becomes the governor of the state is pivotal given the role the state has played since the inception of the country.”
The coalition noted that Lagos State requires a youthful leader with innovative ideas and substantial experience, qualities they believe Seyi Tinubu embodies.
They further urged President Tinubu to heed the calls of Nigerian youths by giving Seyi Tinubu the opportunity to lead, describing him as “gifted, qualified, experienced, well-read, and capable of taking Lagos State to the promised land come 2027.”
