By Ayomide Otitoju
Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and several leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday held a strategic meeting with the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, as consultations intensify ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
The meeting, which took place in Abuja, had in attendance prominent political figures including the Secretary of the Governors’ Advisory Council, Muti Are; Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon; Senator Musiliu Obanikoro; Bode Oyedele; Adekunle Olayinka; and Hakeem Shittu, among others.
Speaking during the engagement, Obanikoro said the delegation visited Gbajabiamila to seek support for Hamzat’s governorship ambition, noting that the deputy governor is well grounded in Lagos politics and capable of leading the state.
In his remarks, Hamzat said the visit was to seek guidance and strategic advice, adding that he was committed to building on the economic direction of President Tinubu’s administration and ensuring continuity in governance in Lagos State under the APC.
He expressed confidence in the party’s prospects, stressing the need to strengthen internal structures ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to Hamzat, “We discussed the direction of our state and the work required to move it forward. It remains our shared responsibility to strengthen Lagos and continue delivering better outcomes for our people.”
Gbajabiamila, in his response, assured Hamzat of his support, expressing confidence in his political ambition. He also said the party would ensure a transparent process in line with the Electoral Act should a primary election be required to select the party’s candidate.
