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Tjra:
Kwankwaso agreeing to vice Obi in NDC is the only reason why Atiku and Obi are unable to team up against Jagaban.

Give Peter false sense of belonging and hope of winning election while setting the stage for his own ambition in 2031

Obi too dull walahi

AriseNewsLG:
Obafemi Hamzat has the strongest structural position among declared candidates, based on his executive experience and the APC's statewide organization. No reliable 2027 opinion poll exists yet, so this is a judgment about structure, not a forecast of the result.

Who are the main candidates?
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published its final candidate list in October 2026. Among the leading contenders are Hamzat for the APC and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Rhodes-Vivour contested the 2023 governorship election as the Labour Party candidate. Other parties have also fielded candidates, so the race is not a two-person contest.

Being on the ballot does not make a candidate a strong contender. Party structure, voter recognition, past results, resources, and alliances all matter.

What is Hamzat's record?
Hamzat has been Deputy Governor of Lagos State since 2019 and was re-elected in 2023. He has worked under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu throughout. Before that, he held the Science and Technology and the Works and Infrastructure portfolios.

His record is strongest in digital government. During his time as Commissioner for Science and Technology, he was associated with digital government initiatives. His infrastructure record is harder to isolate. Major public works are delivered by many agencies and administrations, so it would be inaccurate to credit him personally with every project in the period.

As deputy governor, he shares the administration's record, including the budget constraints on major projects. The Fourth Mainland Bridge, for example, had not started construction as of April 2026. In late 2024, Hamzat said the initial budget had tripled and that talks with contractors were continuing.

He has the endorsement of Governor Sanwo-Olu, announced in April 2026. The APC's Governor's Advisory Council later adopted him as its consensus candidate.

What is the strongest case against him?
Hamzat's experience is also his main exposure. Voters can reasonably ask why problems such as traffic, flooding, housing affordability, waste management, and the cost of doing business persist after years of government in which he has served.

He has answered with specific commitments: a stated goal of shorter commutes for residents of four named areas, a pledge to harmonize and enforce levies, and a plan to digitize land administration. Those commitments will be tested against results.

The opposition's strongest argument is that continuity means more of the same. Rhodes-Vivour's 2023 result showed that a substantial share of Lagos voters were willing to back an alternative, and his ADC candidacy is a fresh test of whether that support holds.

Can the running mate change the outcome?
A running mate can broaden a ticket's appeal, strengthen local networks, and add policy credibility. It rarely compensates for weak party organization or a candidate who does not connect with voters. The effect depends on the candidate and the campaign.

So who is likely to win? Based on current evidence, Hamzat has the strongest structural case: executive experience, the ruling party's statewide structure, and the backing of the sitting governor. That makes him the candidate to beat. It is not a guarantee. A united opposition, turnout, and how voters judge the current administration's record could all change the outcome.

The fair test for every candidate is the same: how their promises will be funded, how long they will take, and how progress will be measured. Hamzat should be judged on his stated commitments, and on whether the results show up in residents' daily lives.

Sources: INEC final candidate list, as reported by Daily Post (October 2026); The Guardian and The Nation on Hamzat's 2027 candidacy and endorsements (2026); Premium Times on Sanwo-Olu's April 2026 endorsement; The Guardian (2 August 2025) on the Fourth Mainland Bridge; Nigeria Info FM (14 October 2026) on Hamzat's policy agenda. Opinion. Campaign-supported content. Obafemi Hamzat is the APC candidate for Lagos governor in the 2027 election.

helinues:
The opposition we have in Nigeria are just unserious.

I remember before last election , I questioned the opposition why are they not making enquiry about which company will be printing the election papers

The question Atiku is asking now should have been asked long time not now

https://www.nairaland.com/7230596/important-things-should-discussing-during

DiamondsAreFore:
My God! What a corrupt and wicked administration Infantino is leading!

pongwa:
He cannot converse in Yoruba so what? As long as he has Yoruba heritage, he is good to go ( not that other non Yoruba persons cannot govern Lagos) The most important factor is governance. Lagos is situated in Yoruba land but it is cosmopolitan in nature. No be only Yoruba dey live and contribute to the economy of Lagos.

Lithiumite:
Same way atiku too will be rejected in the South........even if tinubu comes second in both north and south regions with 45% votes,he will still win with simple majority

Racoon:
Hear what the chairman of a ruling political party cum government is telling the world in a nation suffering from institutional corruption, economic stagnation, abject poverty, and financial crims.

Just doling out #75k to 10M fellas with no phone contact, NIN, BVN, TIN etc because they should all be linked to an identifiable phone number.

Now just imagine the billions of naira social welfare funds being embezzled by these criminals who openly insults the sensibility and intelligence of sane citizens in a 21st century world. No sense of accountability, responsibility or probity. Meanwhile the EFCC, ICPC, NFIU, DSS, NPF will turn a blind eye as usual. Nigerians must fight to take back this nation.

Stephen0mozzy:
It is unfair to ask a man to drop his ambitions for the aspirations of another sha.

But if Atiku could really just throw his weight behind the People's Choice, he'll actually earn his place as a True Statesman in the immortal history of Nigeria, post-Tinibulation.

Alas! Everyone thinks they're the Chosen One that can save everyone else.

Validated:
Atiku should respect the unwritten Nigeria zoning formula and support Peter Obi to oust Tinubu, a monumental failure.

We need frugal presidency to pull Nigeria out of the doldrums that Buhari and Tinubu carelessly dragged us into.

Nigeria is now a laughing stock in the commity of nations. Our president cannot attend UNGA because of the fear of being arrested for heroine offenses.

PDPdestroyer:
Another bad day on the horizon for Obidients. My Obidient neighbour will not sleep well because of this

HORLADY:
Atiku's analysis indeed.
As if Atiku can analyse any data without hiring a professional.

Spreadlove8888:
Sources: Naijanews


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SeeWahala:
Everyone knows Peter Obi is the best 😊👌

It's just that, what some CoRn 🌽 from APC to hungry people cannot do is extremely rare to see

I'm keeping my fingers crossed 🤞 on this pastor's issue for the time being

Ezeama400:
If I have my way I would start criminalising lies against innocent fellow in the name of politics..


People should learn how to speak the truth irrespective of political affiliation.

Peter is not an average Nigerian politician. He should be considered as a saint in the midst of Nigerian politicians.
Obi invited EFCC to checkmate him before leaving the office despite not being a member of the then ruling party . No Nigerian politician dead or alive has done that till today. If he had skeleton in his cupboard he wouldn’t have done that at all.

Average Nigerian politician will take along spoons and plates in the government house while leaving.


Let’s be careful with the way we lie against our fellow human beings because of politics.

DARLYNBOI:
If these are what you called evidence....then your education is a total waste.

seunmsg:
Anambra State Government: Peter Obi Borrowed, Left Debts; Audit Uncovers Missing Ecological Fund.



Source

micheal004:
This Solunzuzu should shut the hell up.
Was he not part and parcel of obiano’s administration.
If probed further it may be revealed that he was part of those who advised obiano to incur those debts.

EKONGKING:
Tinubu policies are finally getting noticed and there is lot of money floating around finally put to good use .
what will obidients cry next

aswani:
Forgive me for not taking Sahara reporters as proof.

Have you sighted a copy of the sworn statement?

Who was the named person representing the FBI?

aswani:
Have you got any proof, maybe the document itself or the court case as reported by a US news website.

Or maybe a video interview of a member of the FBI legal team confirming it. Actually of anyone confirming it.

fergie001:
I have a Masters in Law from England and my specialty is International Banking


Interview with Seun & Reno Omokri, Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate to Mexico

RandDigital:
We don't need support of drug dealers, corrupt people and fraudsters.

That's ethical.

Kukutente23:
But you and your fellow elites should be allowed to fleece Nigerians under the banner of capitalism right?

He didn't say all these when he was getting dollars at subsidised rates from CBN under Emefiele. Subsidy was not bad then

When NNPC gave him $7.2bn subsidy was not a risk for the refinery then.

Bunch of hawks and vultures

NigerianAngelo:
My rankings of the 2027 Presidential candidates

Score:
9.0+: Will be good and effective (Security & welfare)
7.0: Will be validly good as President (could make some wrong decisions though)
5.0-7.0: Half bread is better than none
Under 5.0: Will be bad. An upsurger. There is someone else God has vocated for President.

(I am voting for the highest grading).


Peter Obi (Nigeria Democratic Congress - NDC) – The former Anambra State governor and 2023 candidate, who has transitioned to the NDC with Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate. - 9.2/10

Omoyele Sowore (African Action Congress - AAC) – Human rights activist and media publisher maintaining a consistent campaign presence for radical political reform. - 7.0/10

Adewole Ebenezer Adebayo (Social Democratic Party - SDP) – Re-contesting the presidency under the SDP after securing his party's nomination in a peaceful consensus primary. - 7.0/10

Seyi Makinde (Allied Peoples Movement - APM) – The current Governor of Oyo State, who has positioned himself as a major fresh option within the opposition bloc. - 6.70/10


Senator Sandy Ojang Onor (Peoples Democratic Party - PDP) – Heading the ticket for the historically dominant PDP. - 5.3/10

Atiku Abubakar (African Democratic Congress - ADC) – The former Vice President and veteran presidential contender running under a new party platform alongside running mate Rotimi Amaechi. - 4.60/10

Bola Ahmed Tinubu (All Progressives Congress - APC) – The incumbent President of Nigeria seeking a second term in office. [1] - 4.20/10

Feel free to grade yours. Only be truthful and factual.

saintopus:
Of a truth, we're are not supposed to buy fuel at the present price.
Nearly all the oil producing countries, Nigeria’s petrol is the most expensive.

ratcock:
Atiku truly came out for this tinubu and his Apc administration. He is asking the right questions and ensuring that these people feel the heat.
He should keep it up in putting them under pressure.
Every policy of this administration has been draconian and severe to the citizenry.

AMINDA:
Fair enough. Assuming but not conceding that people are beginning to lose interest in Obi, who are they considering to vote for? Tinubu?

emkz:
Atiku's path to the 2027 elections is smear campaign. He seems to have admitted defeat and is talking of a court case to disclaim Tinubu's age. He is also attacking Tinubu over a civil forfeiture and using a lobbying firm to smear Tinubu.

What about Atiku's own US records?

A report of the US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs indicted Atiku for money laundering of over $40 million (https://saharareporters.com/2021/08/04/documents-expose-how-ex-vice-president-atiku-used-wife-launder-40million-us-eight-years).

An excerpt from the committee report:

https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/subcommittees/investigations/rep/investigations-subcommittee-holds-hearing-on-keeping-foreign-corruption-out-of-the-united-states-four-case-histories/

Can Atiku explain why four months after announcing a US trip to meet US Congressmen, the trip has not taken place?

Atiku was also placed on a financial watchlist by a US Treasury agency in 2020 over some suspicious financial transactions (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/busted-us-places-atiku-family-under-close-watch-over-alleged-fraud/amp/).

Atiku, we appreciate your desire for the US FBI to release files on Tinubu. If you are so sure of your own nobility, can you also ask the FBI to release your own files?

Nword22:
He can support anybody. It won't change the fact because it's all tribesmen issues.