Lagos APC Aspirant Ajos Rejects Consensus Candidacy Plan

Samuel Ajos, an aspirant for the Lagos APC governorship ticket in the 2027 elections, has publicly rejected the consensus candidacy plan promoted by Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat. Ajos accused Hamzat of being scared to face a direct contest in the primaries, emphasizing that every aspirant should participate in the party primaries as per the party's internal rules.

He criticized the recent endorsement of Hamzat by the Governor's Advisory Council, calling it a "kangaroo endorsement" that did not follow due process and excluded other aspirants from the race. Ajos expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and fairness in the consensus process, arguing that it undermines internal democracy within the APC.

He suggested that public sentiment in Lagos may influence the outcome of the next elections, citing dissatisfaction with the current administration. The controversy arises amid reports of the Governor's Advisory Council making decisions regarding the party's consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election during a meeting held at Lagos House, Marina.