Lagos, NIGERIA — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially endorsed his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State.
The announcement followed a closed-door meeting on Monday at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat formally declared his intention to run before the State Executive Council and influential party stalwarts.
The meeting featured a high-powered gathering of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), including prominent figures such as Musiliu Obanikoro and Ganiyu Solomon.
Okay News reports that the endorsement was described as a unanimous decision by stakeholders, signaling a unified front within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the transition conversation intensifies.
Addressing the press after the session, Sanwo-Olu praised Hamzat’s readiness and deep institutional knowledge, stating, “Mr. Deputy Governor is a man who is fit and well-prepared for this job. He is a man who knows where all the rooms in the house are.” The Governor also credited President Bola Tinubu for his role in fostering their partnership and identifying their leadership potential.
This endorsement comes just 24 hours after Dr. Hamzat concluded high-level consultations with the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.
