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LAGOS 2027: GAC MOVES TO BLOCK SEYI TINUBU BID, FLOATS AMBODE COMEBACK TO AVOID “FATHER–SON POWER COMBO”

Powerful forces within the Lagos All Progressives Congress are reportedly working behind the scenes to halt any attempt by Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to contest the Lagos governorship in 2027, insisting that such a move would be politically dangerous and publicly unacceptable.

According to a report by Daily Post Nigeria dated January 15, 2026, the Governance Advisory Council (GAC)—the influential 30-member decision-making bloc of the Lagos APC—has resolved that Seyi Tinubu should wait until 2031 before pursuing any governorship ambition. The body is said to be worried about the optics and backlash of a scenario where Tinubu remains president while his son governs Lagos, a development insiders fear would fuel accusations of dynastic rule and further inflame opposition sentiment.

Party sources disclosed that Seyi Tinubu, 40, has instead been advised to concentrate on mobilising youths, diaspora networks and grassroots structures in support of President Tinubu’s expected 2027 re-election bid, while keeping personal political ambitions in check to avoid becoming a liability to the administration.

In what appears to be a strategic alternative, GAC power brokers are also reportedly considering a political comeback for former governor Akinwunmi Ambode, who served between 2015 and 2019 before losing the APC ticket to Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a controversial primary. The plan, insiders say, is to present Ambode as a “bridge candidate” in 2027—a move that would restore political balance, address zoning grievances and buy time ahead of a possible Seyi Tinubu run in 2031.

Ambode’s name is gaining traction largely because Epe division, his home base, remains the only IBILE zone—Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island and Epe—yet to enjoy a full eight-year governorship tenure since 1999. Party strategists believe allowing Ambode a second term could calm long-standing resentment within the district and strengthen APC unity ahead of a difficult election cycle.

The former governor’s political estrangement from Tinubu in 2018, which led to his denial of a second term amid allegations of disloyalty and internal rebellion, is said to be easing. Multiple reconciliation efforts, previously led by senior APC figures and former national leaders, are believed to be yielding results, with renewed calls for “forgiveness and continuity” gaining momentum within party ranks.

Meanwhile, Seyi Tinubu’s rising profile has continued to stir debate. Though he has not formally declared interest, youth groups, diaspora organisations and political platforms have openly endorsed him, arguing that he possesses the credentials and grassroots appeal to lead Lagos. However, many APC stakeholders remain uneasy, warning that an early push could fracture the party, provoke voter backlash and undermine Tinubu’s long-standing reputation as a master political strategist who avoids unnecessary risks.

As of now, neither President Tinubu nor his son has issued any public statement on the matter. But within Lagos APC circles, the message from GAC appears firm: 2027 is not the time for a Tinubu dynasty experiment. Whether this calculation holds or unravels under political pressure could determine the shape of Lagos politics for the next decade.

mrvitalis:
You guys are zombies, if Tinubu picks his son, you all have no choice or say

richiemcgold:
Tinubu does not make decision all alone. If AGC says no, Tinubu will align with them. They are the real shotcallers in Lagos.

mrvitalis:
Lmao you think you are talking to a Kid?

richiemcgold:
No.
But sometimes adults can act like a kid. You are a good example.

mrvitalis:
Because your father acts like a kid doesn't mean a reasonable adult does
. Take this your rubbish story and go tell it to him

Olofofo247ng:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/15/lagos-2027-seyi-tinubus-guber-ambition-face-obstacle-as-power-brokers-consider-ambode-return/

chisomkachy:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn the alleged money laundering suit it filed at the Federal High Court against Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.

Naija News understands that the anti-graft did not give any particular reason for its application for withdrawal.

Following the application to withdraw, Justice Nicholas Oweibo discharged the ‘lien/Post No Debit’ placed on Obasa’s three accounts in Standard Chartered Bank.

The accounts are (US Dollars) 0001852063; (Current) 0001852056 and (Saving) 5002309624.

The judge also set aside the ex-parte orders he made on September 15, 2020, which led to the freezing of the accounts.

Recall that the court on September 15, 2020, granted an interim order freezing Obasa’s accounts following the EFCC’s application in a suit marked FHC/LCS/1064/2020.

The agency had said it was investigating the Speaker for the alleged offences of conspiracy, diversion of funds, abuse of office and money laundering.

But Justice Oweibo, on August 16, 2023, heard the application to unfreeze the accounts in his chamber.

During the hearing, the EFCC was represented by Mr. Sulaiman I. Sulaiman, while Obasa was represented by Mr. Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN).

The EFCC lawyer told the court that the application to unfreeze the accounts was pursuant to Section 44(2)(K) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Sections 26, 29 and 34 (1) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004, and under the court’s inherent jurisdiction.

Section 44 of the Constitution concerns constitutional rights to property.

Justice Oweibo held: “It is hereby ordered that an order is hereby granted to the respondent/applicant setting aside the ex-parte orders of this court made on the 15th day of September 2020 upon the ex-parte motion of the Applicant/ Respondent in relation the funds of the Respondent/Applicant domiciled in the accounts stated in the following schedule:

“ACCOUNT NAME, FINANCIAL ACCOUNT INSTITUTIONS, TYPE OF ACCOUNT, 1. Mudasiru Ajayi Obasa, Standard Chartered, (US Dollars) 0001852063 2. Mudasiru Ajayi Obasa, Standard Chartered (Current) 0001852056 3. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Standard Chartered (Saving) 5002309624.

“Issued at Lagos, under the seal of this Honourable Court and by the hands of the Presiding Judge this 16th day of August 2023.”

https://dailytimesng.com/obasa-efcc-withdraws-suit/

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Babangidapikin:
Oga Ambode can't come back Epe Zone don chop Belle full.

Lagos politics na calculation ...

fergie001:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5v-F81hNTs

The Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources in Lagos State, Mahmood Adegbite, has said that people drilling borehole in the Lekki axis of the state is probably drinking ‘’shit water.”

While speaking at a stakeholders meeting in the state recently, Adegbite noted that contaminated boreholes in Lekki pose health risk and added that treatment of waste water would eradicate any form of disease that may arise from it.

He said, “On waste water treatment, I will say that everyone digging borehole within the Lekki axis is probably drinking what I will call ‘shit water.’

https://punchng.com/video-everyone-digging-borehole-in-lekki-is-probably-drinking-shit-water-lagos-govt/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMABDJjbGNrAwAEK2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEewOd7728C0FSKQJNWar4yKRxNpNKt1owSlw47y57FKAux2QxvQL24Iu18rtw_aem_3kB5Sd2GjpdqjN6zFuIs7w

richiemcgold:
Tinubu does not make decision all alone. If GAC says no, Tinubu will align with them.

They are the real shotcallers in Lagos.

mrvitalis:
When I see Lagos APC folks take like they have an opinion or option I just laugh 😂😂

You guys are zombies, if Tinubu picks his son, you all have no choice or say

If he picks a goat you all would defend it

Stop this rubbish of trying to prove you have a say no body us buying it

mrvitalis:
When I see Lagos APC folks take like they have an opinion or option I just laugh 😂😂

You guys are zombies, if Tinubu picks his son, you all have no choice or say

If he picks a goat you all would defend it

Stop this rubbish of trying to prove you have a say no body us buying it

christejames:
All these nonsense GAC and the likes of puppeteers will be flushed out together with Tinupoo comes 2027