Lekan Osifeso Backs Obafemi Hamzat for 2027 Governorship

As the 2027 governorship election approaches, Otunba Lekan Osifeso is actively rallying support for Obafemi Hamzat, the current Deputy Governor of Lagos State, who has been named the consensus candidate by the All Progressives Congress (APC) on April 28, 2026. Osifeso, a prominent construction magnate and chairman of Retro Group, is leveraging his influence to bolster Hamzat's campaign, which includes a significant financial commitment of N50 million for Hamzat's nomination form.

His role is crucial in bridging the gap between business elites and grassroots machinery, providing the necessary financial and social capital for a statewide campaign. Osifeso's longstanding friendship with Hamzat is seen as a foundation for trust, and he has been conducting consultations with key political figures, including Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila.

This mobilization coincides with a significant shift within the APC hierarchy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a continuous development agenda for the state.