Tinubu endorses Hamzat as APC candidate for 2027 Lagos governorship race

Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State.

The endorsement follows a similar backing by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, days earlier.

Tinubu’s position was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Sanwo-Olu after he and other party leaders visited the President in Abuja.

“Today, President Bola Tinubu officially endorsed my Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as the APC candidate for the 2027 Lagos gubernatorial election,” the statement read.

Sanwo-Olu described Hamzat as a reliable and capable leader, adding that the President’s endorsement reflects strong trust and confidence in his ability to lead the state.

He expressed optimism that Hamzat would build on existing achievements and sustain the development agenda for Lagos.

“There is still much to be done, but the path ahead for Lagos is clear,” the governor said.

The endorsement is seen as a significant political signal ahead of the 2027 election, reinforcing Hamzat’s position within the ruling party as other aspirants jostle for the party’s ticket as the election draws near.