Tinubu has backed me for 2027 governorship race — Hamzat 

Ebun Emmanuel –April 29,2026

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, says President Bola Tinubu has endorsed his governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 elections.

Hamzat stated this on Wednesday after a meeting between the President and the state Governance Advisory Council (GAC)  of the All Progressives Congress at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Addressing journalists after the meeting, Hazmat said the GAC delegation, led by its chairman, Tajudeen Olusi, formally presented him to the President, who gave his blessing to the council’s decision to back his candidature.

He said, “These are fathers, they are leaders with deep experience.

“I am truly honoured that they brought me to meet Mr President, and he has blessed us and the decision of the GAC.”

Hamzat acknowledged the enormity of the governorship task but expressed confidence that his years in politics have prepared him adequately.

He added, “Nobody is ever fully ready because the assignment is audacious, but what you rely on is experience.

“Having served as the deputy governor under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, I have learned a great deal. I understand the system—I know where the levers are.

“If you want to cook for people, you must know the kitchen. With God’s grace and the support of our leaders, I have no fear.”

Recall that earlier in the week, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu publicly declared support for Hamzat as his preferred successor.

Similarly, the 34-member GAC unanimously adopted Hamzat at a meeting held at the Lagos House, Marina, and resolved to purchase his N50 million governorship nomination form.

Speaking after the meeting with the President, Olusi said the council’s position reflected a consensus among party elders, downplaying dissenting views from other aspirants.

“This decision is a collective one by members of the council,” he said.

He added that the party would still conduct primaries in accordance with its guidelines to uphold internal democracy.

Olusi emphasised that the eventual emergence of the party’s candidate would follow due process.