Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election, signalling an early alignment within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the contest.
Penpushing reports that Sanwo-Olu made this known shortly after a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, attended by members of the State Executive Council, party leaders and members of the Governor’s Advisory Council.
The meeting held on Monday was attended by members of the State Executive Council, party leaders and members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, where Hamzat declared his intention to run for governorship race.
Penpushing further reports that the Governor addressing journalists after the meeting, described the endorsement as a consensus decision reached by stakeholders, adding that his deputy possesses the experience and competence to lead the state.
“We just received Mr Deputy, who had come with a very powerful delegation of our leaders in the state to inform us of his intention to contest for the seat of the governorship position of the state. It was unanimous with all of us to say that Mr Deputy Governor is a man who is fit and well-prepared for this job. He is a man who knows where all the rooms in the house are’, Sanwo-Olu said
Penpushing also reports that he cited Hamzat’s record in office and their working relationship over the past seven years as reasons for his support, describing him as loyal, committed and prepared for leadership.
“This is a deputy governor that is worth a governor from day one; this is a man that has been built for this job, and we believe that he deserves to be given a chance to go and run this state,” he emphasised.
Penpushing reports that Sanwo-Olu linked the political development to President Bola Tinubu’s longstanding influence in Lagos politics, and thanked him describing him as a leader who saw the vision
“We thank our father, our leader, Mr President, who saw the vision… that long run is what is already being manifested here today. It’s been a very warm family meeting, and at the end of the day, it was unanimous that Mr Deputy Governor is fit, ready, well baked… for this job,” he added.
Penpushing further reports that the Governor described the meeting as a family-style consultation involving party stakeholders and government officials, stressing that there was broad agreement in support of Hamzat’s aspiration.
Meanwhile, among those present at the meeting include former Minister of State for Defence Musiliu Obanikoro and former Senator Ganiyu Solomon.
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