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Lagos 2027: GAC Chairman hints at Hamzat as Sanwo-Olu’s possible successor

Thursday, April 16, 2026

GAC Chairman Tajudeen Olusi suggested Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat could be Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu’s successor as Lagos prepares for the 2027 governorship election, fueling speculation about the ruling party’s next candidate. The comments intensify political jockeying in Nigeria’s biggest state, where the eventual nominee will shape Lagos

Ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State, Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Tajudeen Olusi, has ignited fresh political conversations after making remarks seen as indicative of a possible successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The development comes amid growing speculation surrounding the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as a potential consensus candidate of […] Lagos 2027: GAC Chairman hints at Hamzat as Sanwo-Olu’s possible successor