Former Governor Ambode Endorses Hamzat for Lagos Stool and Backs Tinubu Re-election

Former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode endorses Kadiri Hamzat for Lagos Governor and reaffirms his support for President Tinubu’s re-election campaign.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 30, 2026, 10:03 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Sun Nigeria

A Strategic Alliance for Lagos Continuity

The political landscape of Lagos State has seen a significant consolidation of power following a public endorsement by former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. In a formal statement, Ambode praised the emergence of the current Deputy Governor, Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, as the consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress. This endorsement is framed as a recognition of Hamzat’s two decades of service and his unwavering dedication to the foundational ideals of the ruling party.

Recognizing Loyalty and Governance Capacity

Ambode characterized Hamzat’s selection as a direct result of extensive consultations with party stakeholders and rank and file members. According to the former governor, Hamzat has cultivated a reputation as a disciplined party loyalist whose primary focus remains the unity and progress of the state. Ambode expressed a strong belief that the administrative experience Hamzat has gathered during his tenure as Deputy Governor makes him uniquely qualified to lead Lagos into its next developmental phase.

Mobilizing Support for the Federal Mandate

Beyond the local governorship race, Ambode utilized the announcement to pivot toward the national stage, declaring his full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. He argued that the economic prosperity of Lagos is fundamentally linked to the continued leadership and vision of the President at the federal level. This public backing from a former governor is intended to signal a unified front within the Lagos APC as the 2027 election cycle approaches.