The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly dismissed speculations about the 2027 governorship race, calling such discussions premature and not part of the party’s current focus.
These comments follow rumours that Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, and Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, might be positioning themselves for the governorship seat.
In an interview with Daily Trust, Seye Oladejo, the APC’s Publicity Secretary, made it clear that the party was not engaging in any political maneuvering concerning the 2027 election.
He pointed out that the party is primarily concerned with effective governance and meeting the immediate needs of Lagosians rather than indulging in unnecessary political speculation.
Oladejo also stressed that claims of a rift between Seyi Tinubu and Obasa, or any other potential aspirants within the party, are unfounded.
He noted that no APC leader has made statements that suggest a clash, calling such reports a fabrication aimed at stoking division. According to Oladejo, opposition parties are likely behind the narrative, hoping to create unnecessary tension within the ruling party.
At present, the APC is concentrating on preparing for the upcoming 2025 congress and local government elections, with Oladejo urging members to focus on fostering unity and ensuring the party’s continued success.
In response, Lagos PDP Chairman Philip Aivoji rejected claims that his party had any role in the speculations about governorship endorsements. Aivoji dismissed the matter, stating that any insinuations about the governorship race were speculative and not connected to the PDP.
He also responded to Oladejo’s remarks about opposition involvement, distancing his party from any such actions and claiming that whoever is behind such stories is acting independently.
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