Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election.
The endorsement followed a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat formally declared his intention to run before members of the State Executive Council and key party leaders.
Speaking after the meeting, Sanwo-Olu said the decision reflected a broad consensus among stakeholders, describing his deputy as capable and prepared to lead the state.
“He has worked with me with integrity, loyalty and commitment, and I am honoured by his decision to step forward,” the governor said.
The meeting was attended by members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, including Musiliu Obanikoro and Ganiyu Solomon.
Sanwo-Olu also acknowledged Bola Ahmed Tinubu, crediting him with mentoring both leaders and shaping the political alignment in the state.
The governor described the gathering as a consultative session involving government officials and party stakeholders, noting that the endorsement emerged from a “unanimous” agreement.
The move signals early consolidation within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos as political activities gradually build toward the 2027 elections.
With the endorsement, the party appears to be coalescing around Hamzat’s candidacy, setting the stage for a clearer succession path in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
