Governance Advisory Council Endorses Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as APC Consensus Candidate for Lagos 2027

The Governance Advisory Council adopts Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the APC consensus candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 28, 2026, 10:54 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Punch Newspapers

The Highest Advisory Body Reaches a Consensus

The Governance Advisory Council, recognized as the most influential advisory entity within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress, has formally endorsed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for the 2027 governorship race. The announcement was made public on Tuesday by Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on New Media. During a pivotal meeting held at the Lagos House in Marina, the council reached a unanimous decision to adopt Hamzat as their consensus candidate, effectively narrowing the field for the ruling party well ahead of the general election cycle.

Council Leadership Finances the Nomination Process

In a significant show of financial and political support, members of the council announced that they have already paid for Hamzat’s official nomination form. This move was confirmed by the GAC leader, Alhaji Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, who spoke on behalf of the body at the Marina executive residence. By securing the nomination form on his behalf, the council has signaled an unprecedented level of internal alignment, suggesting that the party leadership is moving to avoid a fractured primary process as 2027 approaches.

Executive Approval From the Incumbent Governor

The council's decision follows a major public endorsement from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who recently identified Hamzat as his preferred successor. Following a closed door session with the State Executive Council and various party leaders, Sanwo-Olu described the Deputy Governor as a candidate who is uniquely fit and well prepared for the complexities of leading Lagos. The governor emphasized that Hamzat’s intimate knowledge of the state’s administrative inner workings makes him the most qualified individual to maintain the current government’s trajectory.