The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has described Seyi Tinubu, the president’s son, as one of the few children of Nigerian leaders without scandals or public controversies, insisting he is well-qualified to contest for any political office, including the governorship of Lagos State.
Bwala, who spoke on The Clarity Zone podcast posted on YouTube on Wednesday, dismissed criticisms that Seyi’s political involvement is tied only to his father’s influence. He stressed that the younger Tinubu has earned a reputation as a bridge-builder among the youth.
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“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,” Bwala said.
He argued that Nigerians should judge Seyi based on personal encounters rather than inherited perceptions.
“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.
The presidential aide further recalled that his open criticism of the Tinubu administration never affected his relationship with Seyi, noting that the president’s son has shown maturity in separating personal relationships from politics.
“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 declared.
He also praised Seyi’s humility and long-standing friendships, stating that he has helped many young people secure opportunities in government, even across party lines.
“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 said.
