2027: Tinubu Blesses Hamzat’s Guber Ambition

Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has blessed his ambition to run for governor in the 2027 Lagos State election.

Hamzat made the disclosure on Wednesday after a meeting between President Tinubu and the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

He told journalists that the delegation, led by GAC chairman Prince Tajudeen Olusi, presented him to the President, who subsequently gave his blessing for the decision to support Hamzat’s candidacy.

“These are fathers, they are leaders, they’ve seen a lot of Christmases, they’ve seen a lot of Eid El Kabir, so they have experience,” Hamzat said.

“I’m really, really excited that they brought me here to meet Mr. President, and Mr. President has blessed us and blessed the decision of GAC,” he added.

Hamzat referred to the governorship task ahead as “audacious” but expressed confidence that his experience as Deputy Governor had prepared him for the responsibility.

“Nobody is ready because the assignment is audacious. But what you have is experience,” he said.

Hamzat noted that his service as Deputy Governor under Governor Sanwo-Olu had provided him with invaluable experience in the political landscape of Lagos.

“I know the room. I know where the kitchen is,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of understanding the intricacies of governance.

Hamzat added, “If you want to cook for people and you don’t know the kitchen, it doesn’t matter how good a chef you are, you must know the kitchen.”

With the support of his political mentors, he expressed confidence in his ability to lead Lagos, saying, “So with God’s blessings and the support of all my fathers here, I really don’t have any fear.”

The meeting at the Villa followed a series of key endorsements for Hamzat within 72 hours.

On Monday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu publicly declared his support for Hamzat as his preferred successor.

The GAC also unanimously adopted Hamzat during a meeting at Lagos House, Marina, held on Tuesday.

In a significant move, the 34-member council resolved to purchase Hamzat’s N50 million governorship nomination form to support his candidacy.

After the meeting, GAC Chairman, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, stated that the council’s decision reflected a collective agreement among its members.

Olusi also dismissed objections raised by other aspirants, clarifying that the APC would still hold primaries in line with party guidelines to ensure fairness and internal democracy.

Hamzat, 59, has served as Deputy Governor of Lagos State since 2019.

He previously held the position of Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure under former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

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