Tinubu Endorses Hamzat for Lagos Governorship 2027

On Wednesday, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, endorsed Obafemi Hamzat, the current Deputy Governor of Lagos State, as the consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship elections. This endorsement came during a meeting with members of the Governor's Advisory Council (GAC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, which commenced around 2:30 PM.

The meeting included key stakeholders from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos and is viewed as part of ongoing consultations aimed at ensuring political success in the state for the upcoming electoral cycle. The endorsement is significant as it indicates a growing alignment within the political leadership of Lagos State, setting the stage for the next elections.