“He is qualified” – Buhari’s ex-aide backs Seyi Tinubu’s rumored Lagos guber ambition

Lauretta Onochie, a former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has addressed the growing speculation surrounding Seyi Tinubu’s potential bid for the Lagos State governorship in 2027.

In a detailed post, Onochie clarified that Nigerian law does not prohibit individuals whose parents were governors or presidents from seeking gubernatorial office.

Her words: “Let us be guided by the law. To become a governor in Nigeria, the law does not exclude those whose parents were governors or presidents. We cannot have one set of laws for Nigeria and another for Lagos State.”

Onochie outlined the constitutional requirements for governorship eligibility in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for citizenship by birth, a minimum age of 35 years, membership in a political party, and a minimum educational qualification of a school certificate.

She also listed disqualifications, including allegiance to another country, prior convictions for dishonesty or fraud, and membership in a secret society.

Regarding the rising speculation, Onochie called for public discourse to remain grounded in legal principles, stating, “Let our arguments be guided by the laws of our land.”

The rumours about Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, potentially succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Lagos, have stirred widespread discussion.

Recently, Youth Development Minister Ayodele Olawande endorsed Seyi, citing his commitment and track record as qualifications for the role.