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2027: Gov Sanwo-Olu backs Hamzat as preferred successor in Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State.
Sanwo-Olu made the announcement after a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat formally declared his intention to contest the governorship before members of the State Executive Council and key party leaders.
The meeting was attended by members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, including former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, and Ganiyu Solomon, among others.
Speaking with newsmen after the meeting, Sanwo-Olu said the endorsement was a unanimous decision reached by stakeholders present, describing Hamzat as prepared and capable of leading the state.
“We just received Mr Deputy, who had come with a very powerful delegation of our leaders in the state to inform us of his intention to contest for the seat of the governorship position of the state.
“It was unanimous with all of us to say that Mr Deputy Governor is a man who is fit and well-prepared for this job. He is a man who knows where all the rooms in the house are,” the governor said.
Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, who, according to him, is instrumental to the discovery of himself and Hamzat, as well as their working relationship.
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