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Lagos 2027 Election: James Faleke Urges Support For Hamzat
https://www.nairaland.com/8651539/lagos-2027-election-james-faleke

Obasa Endorses Hamzat For Governor As Consultations Continue
https://www.nairaland.com/8659667/obasa-endorses-hamzat-governor-consultations

Gbajabiamila Endorses Hamzat For Governor As DG Consults Edun And Abiru
https://www.nairaland.com/8660905/gbajabiamila-endorses-hamzat-governor-dg

Obafemi Hamzat Meets With Babatunde Fashola And Jumoke Okoya-Thomas
https://www.nairaland.com/8655248/obafemi-hamzat-meets-babatunde-fashola

Dr Obafemi Hamzat Begins Consultations
https://www.nairaland.com/8653181/dr-obafemi-hamzat-begins-consultations

The picture below is from March 2026.

Jubril A. Gawat @Mr_JAGs

Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu today received the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, @drobafemihamzat and his team, on a Consultation visit to the Lagos House, Marina.

The Deputy Governor’s team was received by Mr Governor, all State Executive Council members, Party Leaders, LGA Chairmen, among others.

Mr Governor says: “Mr Deputy is the best man for the job”

#GreaterLagosRising

https://x.com/i/status/2048777575728545934

Breaking: Sanwo-Olu endorses Hamzat for 2027 Lagos governorship

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday threw his weight behind his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as the preferred successor for the 2027 governorship race, following a high-level meeting at Lagos House, Marina.

The endorsement came after Hamzat formally declared his intention to contest the state’s top seat during a closed-door session attended by members of the state executive council and key political figures.

Among those present were members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, including Musiliu Obanikoro and Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, alongside other party leaders.

Addressing journalists after the meeting, Sanwo-Olu described Hamzat as a capable and experienced leader who has earned the confidence of the administration after serving as deputy governor for seven years.

“We just received Mr Deputy who came with a strong delegation of leaders to formally inform us of his intention to contest,” the governor said.

“It was unanimous among us that the deputy governor is fit and well-prepared for this role. He understands the workings of government and has demonstrated integrity, loyalty and commitment at the highest level.”

Sanwo-Olu added that Hamzat’s experience within the administration positions him as a ready successor, noting that his contributions to governance have been significant.

“This is a deputy governor who is already governor material from day one. He has been built for this responsibility, and I believe he deserves the opportunity to lead Lagos at this point,” he said.

The governor also acknowledged the role of party leadership and national figures in nurturing the political partnership, expressing appreciation for what he described as a long-term vision now coming to fruition.

Hamzat’s declaration and subsequent endorsement signal the early shaping of political alignments ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State, with party stakeholders rallying behind continuity in leadership.

https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/04/27/breaking-sanwo-olu-endorses-hamzat-for-2027-lagos-governorship/

Gbenga Omotoso is the Lagos State commissioner for information.

NOW- Sanwo-Olu: Hamzat’s the best for the job … pic.twitter.com/4KON3DVYCK

— Gbenga Omotoso (@gbenga_omo) April 27, 2026

'He's fit, prepared for the job' - Sanwo-Olu endorses Hamzat for 2027 Lagos governorship pic.twitter.com/vcOYfI2Kq1

— OBSERVERS TIMES (@ObserversTimes1) April 27, 2026

Babangidapikin:
I am happy he is now in Abuja , I am waiting for him to go visit Aunty Remi and Uncle Bola ... because after all said and done you need both their blessings.

That's where the story and campaign began. This picture is from March.