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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 Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday, joined in the celebration - a prayer session, ahead of the 74 th birthday of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PBAT, organized by the Mandate movement. Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode speaking on Saturday at the Mandate Movement prayer session in commemoration of the 74th birthday of PBAT at the Police College ground in Ikeja. Ambode urged party faithful and Nigerians not to deter but keep faith with President Tinubu’s leadership and vision for the country, underscoring the need for the nation’s unity and collective dedication to ensure the success of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the continued progress of Nigeria. The former Governor, speaking at the prayer session in commemoration of the 74th birthday of PBAT at the Police College ground in Ikeja, said he associated himself “totally and fully with the event” averring to what President Tinubu has done and the “greater prosperity of Lagos sti...

L-R: Chairman, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi; former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Women Leader, Chief (Mrs) Jumoke Okoya Thomas and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro during the Lagos APC State Congress, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026. L-R: Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Chairman, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi and former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode during the Lagos APC State Congress, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026.   L-R: Chairman, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi; former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Women Leader, Chief (Mrs) Jumoke Okoya Thomas; Senator Musiliu Obanikoro and Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun during the Lagos APC State Congress, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026.  MORE PHO...

The Senator representing Lagos East senatorial district, Senator Tokunbo Abiru and the Chairman, Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Cornelius Ojelabi has called for peace among party members in the district acknowledging that there is division within the party which may affect the fortune of the party in the 2027 general elections. Former Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji; All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos East Chieftain, Otunba Busura Alebiosu; Senator Tokunbo Abiru and APC Chairman in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi during the All Progressive Congress Lagos East Senatorial District Stakeholders Meeting in Lagos on Thursday . Speaking at the Lagos East Senatorial District Stakeholders meeting held on Thursday in Lagos, Senator Abiru urged party leaders to set up a reconciliation meeting to settle grievances among warring party members in the district. He expressed that as the 2027 general elections draws near, the part...