Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor in the 2027 governorship election, signalling an early political alignment within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The endorsement took place on Monday during a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat officially declared his intention to contest for the governorship position.
The meeting was attended by members of the State Executive Council, party leaders, and the Governor’s Advisory Council, including former Minister of State for Defence Musiliu Obanikoro and former Senator Ganiyu Solomon.
Speaking after the meeting, Sanwo-Olu said the decision was reached unanimously by stakeholders, describing Hamzat as experienced and well-prepared to lead the state.
He said the deputy governor has demonstrated competence through his years in office and close working relationship with the administration.
“This is a deputy governor that is worth a governor from day one,” Sanwo-Olu said, adding that Hamzat has been “built for the job.”
The governor also linked the development to the political influence of President Bola Tinubu, noting that the endorsement reflects continuity in Lagos politics.
Hamzat, a former commissioner for works and infrastructure, has served as deputy governor for two terms
