Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as APC's Consensus Guber Candidate for Lagos

In a significant political development for Lagos State, President Bola Tinubu has officially thrown his weight behind Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, endorsing him as the consensus governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming 2027 elections. This crucial backing was announced by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, confirming the President's decision following a strategic meeting with key members of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC) at the State House in Abuja. The GAC, a powerful bloc within the state's political landscape, had previously identified Hamzat, the incumbent Deputy Governor, as their preferred choice. The meeting, which included prominent figures such as Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signals a unified front for the APC in Lagos, aiming to consolidate power and present a strong candidate for the gubernatorial race. This endorsement is seen as a pivotal moment, solidifying Hamzat's position and setting the stage for the APC's campaign in the Centre of Excellence.

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President Tinubu formally endorses the Lagos APC consensus governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat at a meeting with members of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC) led by the Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.