Bwala: Seyi Tinubu qualified to run against his father in 2027

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, is fully qualified to contest for any political position in Nigeria.

Speaking on ‘The Clarity Zone’ podcast posted on YouTube, Bwala dismissed claims that Seyi’s political relevance is tied solely to his father’s influence.

He argued that Seyi has built his own reputation as a bridge-builder among young Nigerians.

“If Seyi Tinubu’s father is the president, what stops him from running for Lagos State governor? Seyi Tinubu can even challenge his father in the next election,” Bwala said.

He described Seyi as humble and approachable despite his privileged background, noting that he has consistently maintained friendships and opened doors of opportunity for young people across political divides.

“At a point, he was even criticised for the people he brought into government, who were mostly Obidients. That tells you he doesn’t have biases,” Bwala explained.

Bwala added that unlike children of many past leaders, Seyi Tinubu has not been linked to scandals or public controversies, and has managed to foster cordial relations even with critics of his father’s administration.

“You will never see him attacking people on social media, even though his father is one of the most vilified in recent memory. He has built relationships even with critics of this government,” he noted.

The presidential aide, who said he has personally criticised the Tinubu administration without it affecting his relationship with Seyi, urged Nigerians to judge the younger Tinubu by personal interaction rather than inherited opinions.

“Until you experience somebody, don’t have an opinion of them. Too many people inherit other people’s problems without any personal encounter,” he added.