US Edition2027: Sanwo-Olu Endorses Hamzat as Successor
Sanwo-Olu said the endorsement followed a unanimous consensus, citing Hamzat’s experience and readiness to lead the state.
- On Monday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu endorsed Obafemi Hamzat as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election following a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina.
- Sanwo-Olu cited their seven-year working relationship, describing Hamzat as having "integrity, loyalty, commitment and support" and being "worth a governor from day one."
- The endorsement followed a consultative meeting attended by State Executive Council and Advisory Council members, including former Minister of State for Defence Musiliu Obanikoro and Ganiyu Solomon.
- Sanwo-Olu linked the political development to President Bola Tinubu's longstanding influence in Lagos politics, crediting the president's vision for shaping their working relationship.
- This early endorsement, coming more than a year before party primaries, demonstrates a strategic move to shape succession politics in Nigeria's commercial capital.
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