Hamzat Intensifies Consultations for Lagos 2027 Governorship

Deputy Governor Kadri Hamzat is ramping up consultations across key power blocs within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos as he prepares for the 2027 governorship election. His recent engagements with influential stakeholders, particularly within the Governor Advisory Council (GAC), are seen as strategic moves to consolidate support ahead of the party's primary elections.

Hamzat's consultations include visits to GAC Chairman Tajudeen Olusi and members such as Senator Anthony Adefuye and former Speaker Adeyemi Sabit Ikuforiji. These efforts are aimed at securing backing from party leaders and elders, amidst a competitive political landscape marked by the re-emergence of former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

Analysts view Ambode's renewed consultations as a potential disruptor capable of reshaping alignments within the party, although he has not formally declared his candidacy. Speculation about a consensus candidate has arisen, with party leaders reportedly preferring Hamzat, while Ambode's supporters assert his deservingness for a second term.