A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and National Leader of the Southern Youth Movement, Promise Lawuru, has dismissed as baseless recent allegations made against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, by a factional leader of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
Lawuru, who addressed journalists in Warri, described the claims by the factional NANS President, Atiku Isah, as “fabricated lies” aimed at discrediting the Tinubu administration and maligning Seyi Tinubu’s character.
Isah had accused the President’s son of orchestrating acts of bribery, abduction, torture, and using political thugs to disrupt the recent inauguration of the NANS leadership in Abuja. He further claimed Seyi Tinubu offered him N100 million to support his father’s alleged re-election ambition in 2027.
Reacting to the allegations, Lawuru said the claims were not only unfounded but also lacked logic, noting that by the next election cycle, Isah would no longer hold office—assuming he was ever the authentic president of NANS.
“As the National Leader of the Southern Youth Movement, and someone who personally knows Seyi Tinubu, I can vouch for his character,” Lawuru stated. “This is the first time Nigerians are seeing the son of a sitting President actively engaging with youths. Past presidents’ children never got this close to the people.”
Lawuru argued that Seyi Tinubu’s growing visibility and engagement with Nigerian youths were reasons he had become a target of “smear campaigns” and political distractions.
“Those claiming that Seyi Tinubu sent thugs to attack them know, deep down, that the allegation is false,” he added. “We condemn this reckless accusation from a self-acclaimed NANS president. There is a duly elected NANS leadership, and this so-called Atiku Isah is merely parading himself to undermine the Tinubu administration.”
He urged the public to disregard the claims, questioning the significance of Isah’s political relevance to justify an alleged N100 million bribe.
Lawuru concluded by expressing confidence in Seyi Tinubu’s political future, claiming he would become Lagos State governor in 2027.
“No amount of blackmail or campaign of calumny can stop what God has ordained,” he said. “Seyi Tinubu will emerge Governor of Lagos come 2027, regardless of their distractions.”