Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has publicly endorsed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat's bid for the state's governorship. The declaration came during a visit by Hamzat to Obasa's official residence in Ikeja on Thursday, part of the deputy governor's ongoing consultations with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders. Obasa, who returned from Abuja earlier that day, stated that discussions there consistently pointed to Hamzat as the next governor of Lagos State. He praised Hamzat's loyalty to the APC and his competence in office, particularly in infrastructure development. "We love you, we support you, and we will do everything to ensure that we win the election," Obasa said.
Hamzat described Lagos as a "collective project" and said his consultations were not driven by personal ambition but by a desire for continuity, innovation, and inclusive development. He acknowledged Obasa's legislative experience and political influence, expressing appreciation for the speaker's support. The endorsement adds momentum to Hamzat's emerging campaign within the APC ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election. No other contenders or internal party dynamics were mentioned during the meeting. The interaction remained focused on unity and succession within the ruling party in Lagos.
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