{"id":11159,"date":"2026-04-27T20:18:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=11159"},"modified":"2026-04-27T20:18:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:18:55","slug":"sanwo-olu-endorses-deputy-hamzat-for-lagos-gov-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2026\/04\/27\/sanwo-olu-endorses-deputy-hamzat-for-lagos-gov-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanwo-Olu Endorses Deputy, Hamzat For Lagos Gov Race"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lagos State Governor,\u00a0Babajide Sanwo-Olu<\/strong>, on Monday formally endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election.<\/p>\n

The endorsement came after a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat declared his intention to contest before members of the State Executive Council and key party leaders.<\/p>\n

Addressing journalists, Sanwo-Olu said the decision was reached unanimously by stakeholders present.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe just received Mr Deputy\u2026 to inform us of his intention to contest for the seat of the governorship position of the state,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he said.<\/p>\n

The governor described Hamzat as capable and experienced, expressing confidence in his leadership abilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was unanimous with all of us to say that Mr Deputy Governor is a man who is fit and well-prepared for this job. He is a man who knows where all the rooms in the house are,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he stated.<\/p>\n

Sanwo-Olu highlighted Hamzat\u2019s working relationship with him over the past seven years, commending his dedication and character.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is a man who has worked with me at the highest level of integrity, loyalty, commitment, and support,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he said.<\/p>\n

The governor also credited President Bola Tinubu for their political journey.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe thank our father, our leader, Mr President, who saw the vision\u2026 that long run is what is already being manifested here today,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he added.<\/p>\n

Reaffirming his position, Sanwo-Olu said Hamzat was ready to take over leadership of the state.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a deputy governor that is worth a governor from day one\u2026 we believe that he deserves to be given a chance to go and run this state,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he said.<\/p>\n

The governor noted that the endorsement followed consultations with party leaders and government officials.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a very warm family meeting\u2026 it was unanimous that Mr Deputy Governor is fit, ready, well baked\u2026 for this job,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he said.<\/p>\n

Hamzat has in recent weeks secured backing from prominent figures, including Mudashiru Obasa, Femi Gbajabiamila, Tokunbo Abiru, and Wale Edun.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Obasa has shifted from an initial governorship ambition and is reportedly set to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Agege Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n

Beadysworld blog <\/strong>\u00a0that Obasa, who had nursed aspirations to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, intensified statewide political consultations by reviving the Mandate Group, a legacy political structure associated with President Bola Tinubu.<\/p>\n

However, Obasa has taken a decisive turn after President Bola Tinubu, in consultation with the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), reportedly settled on Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the preferred governorship candidate.<\/p>\n

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