A wise man would agree that testing the degree of boiling water does not require pouring it on your head
So also would a wise woman assert that you test the depth of a river a step at a time.
Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu appears to be aware of these postulations, hence his decision to test his likely political acceptability as the gubernatorial candidate of the Lagos State All Progressive Congress (APC).
Amidst recent endorsements by groups such as the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), a body comprising youth groups from across the six geopolitical zones, the Lagos branch of the Middle Belt Youths and Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST), there have been several posers.
The bearded chocolate-complexioned man has been dismissed with a wave of the hand, as many consider the chances of the younger Tinubu a mere child’s play.
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent APC member, is one of the strongest voices to have criticised Tinubu’s endorsement, describing it as a ploy to undermine President Tinubu.
“Who are these faceless people pushing Seyi Tinubu for Lagos governor? This is a needless distraction. To pull PBAT down is their target. Ruling Lagos is not the job of boys,” Igbokwe wrote.
Amid the growing controversy, Lagos State Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, addressed speculation about his gubernatorial ambitions.
The Lagos APC has also distanced itself from the unfolding drama, insisting that the 2027 governorship election is not on its agenda.
Speaking the party’s state Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, attributed the endorsements to opposition parties aiming to stir unnecessary controversy.
“The party has not spoken about the 2027 election. This is the time for impactful governance, not needless politicking to heat the polity,” Oladejo said.
He added that there is no clash between Seyi Tinubu and Obasa or any other potential aspirants within the party.
“I cannot recall any part of the speaker’s speech that drew a battle line with Seyi Tinubu or anyone else. This is simply the opposition trying to play up the situation to create unnecessary sentiment,” he said.
Oladejo also emphasised that the party’s current focus is on its forthcoming congress and local government elections in 2025, urging members to prioritise unity and progress.
Also reacting to the endorsements, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Philip Aivoji, denied the party’s involvement in the alleged endorsements.
“Somebody has answered from APC that Lagos governorship is not a child’s play. What do you want me to say about it again? It’s not my party. People can insinuate anything,” Aivoji said.
When asked about Oladejo’s allegation against opposition parties, he said, “Well, I am not the one behind it. Anyone that is behind such evil against Lagos State, that person is on his own.”
Whichever way the cookies crumble, one fact that is obvious for all to see is that the endorsements of the Loatsad Promomedia Limited boss, are not a confirmation that he would be generally accepted come 2027.
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