Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state
The announcement followed a closed-door meeting held on Monday at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat officially informed members of the State Executive Council and key party stakeholders of his intention to contest for the governorship seat.
The meeting also had in attendance members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, including former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, Ganiyu Solomon, and other prominent political figures.
Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Sanwo-Olu said the endorsement was a collective decision reached by all stakeholders present, describing Hamzat as well-prepared to take over leadership of 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,” the governor said.
“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.”
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