Obafemi Hamzat: Why Is Everyone Suddenly Watching Lagos’ 2027 Race?
Obafemi Hamzat: Why Is Everyone Suddenly Watching Lagos’ 2027 Race? Label: Nigeria Something significant is happening in Lagos politics. As the 2027 elections draw closer, Obafemi Hamzat , the current Deputy Governor of Lagos State and the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, is increasingly becoming one of the most closely watched political figures in the state. Hamzat is not a newcomer to Lagos politics. He has served as deputy governor since 2019, working alongside Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. But the political spotlight on him has become much brighter since he emerged as the APC's candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Why Hamzat? The APC's choice of Hamzat represents an attempt to maintain continuity in Lagos after Sanwo-Olu's tenure. Governor Sanwo-Olu publicly presented Hamzat and his running mate, Sonayon-James, as the party's ticket for the next election, describing them as capable of continuing Lagos' development agenda. President Bo...