The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has formally endorsed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. The endorsement was made during a meeting with the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC) led by Tajudeen Olusi. Hamzat described it as a "vote of confidence" by the president, pledging to sustain the developmental foundation laid by Tinubu in Lagos.
Key Points:
- Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had publicly backed his deputy days earlier.
- Hamzat previously contested the APC governorship primary in 2015 and stepped down for Sanwo-Olu in 2018.
- Jandor has purchased nomination forms to challenge Hamzat, calling for a competitive primary.
- Candidates can emerge via consensus or formal primaries under party rules.
- Hamzat said Lagos is "an ongoing project" with more work ahead.
Sources: Daily Trust
