James Faleke Endorses Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for 2027 Lagos Governorship Race

Lawmaker James Faleke endorses Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for the 2027 Lagos race following a strategic consensus meeting with President Tinubu.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 11, 2026, 4:17 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Naija News.

A Formal Declaration of Support

The race for the Lagos State government house has gained significant momentum following a public endorsement from a key legislative figure. On April 11, 2026, James Abiodun Faleke, the House of Representatives member for Ikeja Federal Constituency, declared his support for Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat. Faleke utilized his official social media platforms to urge supporters within his constituency and across the broader Lagos metropolis to mobilize behind Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress prepares for its upcoming internal selection processes.

The Strategy of Consensus

Internal party dynamics suggest that the APC leadership is moving toward a consensus arrangement to streamline the transition of power in 2027. This strategy aims to solidify party unity ahead of the primaries scheduled for next month. According to party insiders, the preference for Hamzat is part of a broader organizational effort to maintain continuity within the Lagos State executive branch while managing the diverse interests of the party’s stakeholders in the South,West region.

High Level Deliberations in Lagos

The endorsement appears to be the result of a high,level consultative meeting held on March 23 in Lagos, which featured President Bola Tinubu and several prominent governors. Attendees reportedly included Governors Babajide Sanwo,Olu of Lagos, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, and Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, alongside Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila. Sources familiar with the discussions indicated that the deliberations were exhaustive and focused on identifying candidates with the highest levels of local popularity and strategic alignment with the presidency.