Lagos 2027: Hamzat’s governorship bid gains momentum as Ojelabi, Obasa, others declare support
Friday, April 24, 2026
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat’s 2027 governorship bid gained significant momentum after top APC figures—including Lagos APC Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi, State Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and Senator Ganiyu Solomon—publicly endorsed his candidacy, strengthening his position ahead of the next election.
The governorship ambition of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, received a boost on Thursday following backing from key figures within the All Progressives Congress, APC. Among those who expressed support were the Lagos APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, and Senator Ganiyu Solomon, alongside other party stakeholders. […] Lagos 2027: Hamzat’s governorship bid gains momentum as Ojelabi, Obasa, others declare support