The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said nothing stops the son of his principal, Seyi Tinubu, from contesting for any political office in Nigeria, including the governorship position of Lagos State.

Naijaonpoint reports that Bwala in an interview with media personality, Nedu, on The Clarity Zone podcast, dismissed criticisms that Seyi’s political involvement is linked only to his father’s influence.

He described Seyi as humble and stressed that he has built a reputation as a bridge-builder among the youth.

He said, “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.”

According to Bwala, Seyi has maintained long-standing friendships and has helped many young people secure government opportunities, even across party lines.

The presidential aide recalled moments when he openly criticised Tinubu’s administration, but it did not affect his relationship with Seyi.

Bwala further argued that Nigerians should judge Seyi based on personal experience rather than inherited perceptions.

He added, “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.

“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.

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