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Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu congratulates  his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat,  after being officially declared the winner of the APC Direct Primary election on Thrsday. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for emerging as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the State.   Governor Sanwo-Olu issued the congratulatory message in a statement released on Friday morning following the declaration of Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as winner of the direct primary election that was held across the State on Thursday.   The Governor stated that the huge numbers of party faithful that thronged different polling centres was a reflection of the confidence reposed in Dr. Hamzat to consolidate the audacious and transformative leadership of the current administration.   Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed gratitude to all members of the party in Lagos for thei...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu received his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat who have been on a consultation train on his governorship ambition for the 2027 election.  Dr Hamzat is hoping to clinch his party's governorship ticket for the next general elections. The Deputy Governor, Dr Hamzat via his X platform said "Today, I am honoured by the endorsement of my Governor, my brother and my friend, HE Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. "His trust means a great deal to me. We’ve worked side by side in the service of Lagos State, and I don’t take this vote of confidence lightly. "I remain committed to building on the progress we’ve made together, and look forward to serving Lagosians with integrity, focus and a clear sense of purpose." With the All Progressives Congress, APC primaries not far fetched to officially pick her flagbearers for the next general elections, aspirants continue to seek supports from party faithful, power blocs and groups within the party. ...

  As the permutations for the 2027 Lagos governorship race continue to gather momentum, one name stands taller, stronger, and more convincingly than the rest — Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. Across the political landscape of Lagos State, from the grassroots to elite policy circles, from community stakeholders to seasoned party faithful, the conversation is becoming clearer by the day: Ambode is not just in the race, he is ahead of the field. In every serious political contest, there are many names, but only a few carry genuine weight. And in this unfolding discussion over who succeeds Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Alausa in 2027, Ambode’s name continues to resonate with unusual force because it is backed by something many others cannot boast of — a verifiable record of impactful governance, administrative brilliance, and enduring public goodwill. Unlike speculative aspirants whose strength exists mainly in whispered endorsements and political trial balloons, Ambode’s appeal is rooted...

Former Vice President of Nigeria and founding member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has officially resigned from the party, citing deep concerns over its current direction. In a letter posted on the X-platform by Atiku’s Media Adviser, addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in J ada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State, the ex-vice president  announced his immediate withdrawal from the party, ending a decades-long relationship that began with the PDP’s formation in the late 1990s. “I am writing to formally resign my membership from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect,” he stated. Atiku, who served two terms as Vice President from 1999 to 2007 and contested for the presidency twice under the PDP banner, described the decision as “heartbreaking,” but said it had become necessary due to what he views as a deviation from the party’s original values. “Serving two full terms as Vice President of Nigeria and being a President...