President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, reinforcing political alignment within the state's ruling structure. The endorsement in Abuja on Wednesday followed the unanimous backing of Hamzat by the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body of the APC in Lagos. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had earlier publicly endorsed his deputy as successor. Hamzat, an engineer and technocrat, has served as deputy governor since 2019.
Key Points
- Hamzat's path to the APC ticket is now clear with backing from Tinubu, GAC, and Sanwo-Olu.
- The consensus model within Lagos APC signals a negotiated, not contested, primary.
- Other potential aspirants face an uphill battle against a fully endorsed candidate.
- Voters in Lagos see continuity of the Sanwo-Olu administration's policies likely.
- The endorsement reflects Tinubu's continued influence over Lagos state politics.
Watch whether any aspirants challenge the consensus arrangement and how the APC primary unfolds in Lagos.
Sources: Daily Post
