‘He’s Running After His Father’ — Tinubu Speaks On Seyi’s Political Ambition

President Bola Tinubu has mentioned his son, Seyi Tinubu, is “running after his father” after disclosing that he had acquired inquiries in regards to the political workplace the youthful Tinubu intends to contest within the 2027 elections.

The President made the comment on Monday throughout a dinner with the management of the City Boy Movement, led by Seyi Tinubu, at an occasion themed “An Evening with the Original City Boy.”

Tinubu, who described the second as a private one between a father and his son, mentioned he had acquired calls in latest weeks from folks asking about Seyi’s political ambitions.

“I got some calls within the last few weeks asking me what’s he running for. He’s running after his father,” the President mentioned.

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He additionally counseled Seyi and different younger members of the motion for organising their friends and interesting with younger folks, saying that they had invested their time within the initiative with out demanding political titles or places of work.

“You did it humbly. You did not ask for a little, a title, or an office. You went to the young people, your age groups, your group. You listened to them and you organised them. I am proud of all of you,” Tinubu mentioned.

The President, nevertheless, urged his son and members of the motion to increase their efforts and deepen their dedication to public service.

“But I will tell you what every father tells his son. You have only started. Do more. Go further. Serve harder. Set an example that your own children, my grandchildren, will be proud to follow,” he mentioned.

Tinubu added that Nigerians have been watching the actions of the younger folks, stressing that service to the nation must be thought to be the best honour.

“Nigeria is watching so they know that to serve your country is the highest honour,” he mentioned.

The remarks come as political actions and mobilisation efforts collect momentum forward of the 2027 basic elections, with the City Boy Movement participating younger folks in assist of the President’s political agenda.