President Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as Lagos APC Consensus Governorship Candidate for 2027
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the choice of Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus governorship candidate for Lagos State ahead of the 2027 election.
The endorsement follows the decision of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), which selected the current Deputy Governor as its preferred candidate.
The development signals growing alignment within the party’s leadership in Lagos as preparations for the next electoral cycle gather momentum.
Political observers note that the endorsement may shape the dynamics of the party’s primaries and strengthen internal cohesion within the state chapter.
Further consultations and party processes are expected to continue as stakeholders work towards a unified strategy for the 2027 elections.
