Hamzat welcomes Sanwo-Olu’s endorsement for Lagos governorship
Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos State Deputy Governor, has expressed gratitude after being endorsed by Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the preferred All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement took place during a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, attended by key party leaders and members of the State Executive Council. Hamzat described the endorsement as a significant vote of confidence and pledged to continue serving Lagosians with integrity and purpose. The move signals early alignment within the APC as the race for the next Lagos governor intensifies.
Key takeaways
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu publicly endorsed Obafemi Hamzat as his preferred successor and the APC candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
- The endorsement was announced after a closed-door meeting with party leaders, including members of the Governor’s Advisory Council and other notable figures.
- Hamzat expressed his appreciation on X, highlighting his working relationship with Sanwo-Olu and his commitment to building on their achievements.
- Other aspirants, such as Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) and Samuel Ajose (SMA Gold), are also consulting for the APC ticket.
- Sanwo-Olu praised Hamzat’s experience, integrity, and readiness to lead, emphasizing the unanimous support from stakeholders at the meeting.
