Lagos 2027: Governor Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Deputy Obafemi Hamzat on Securing APC Consensus Ticket

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially extended his congratulations to his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, following his adoption as the consensus governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

GAC leader, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, announced that the council had chosen to adopt Hamzat as the party’s flagbearer to maintain internal continuity and prevent fractional infighting within the state chapter. The decision quickly received critical institutional backing, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu throwing his weight behind Hamzat's candidacy.

Governor Sanwo-Olu strongly supported the endorsement, publicly raising his deputy's hand and describing Hamzat as "well-baked," deeply experienced, and thoroughly prepared to pilot the affairs of Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu noted that their years of working side-by-side since 2019 have proven Hamzat's dedication to the vision and master plan of the state.

Former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode also released a statement congratulating Hamzat, describing his emergence as a well-deserved product of loyalty, consistency, and sustained commitment to the party's growth. Ambode further used the opportunity to reaffirm his unshakeable backing for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, linking the continued prosperity of Lagos and Nigeria to steady leadership.

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