APC Declares Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat Winner of Lagos Governorship Primary
- The APC announced Obafemi Hamzat, the deputy governor of Lagos state, as its governorship candidate in the 2027 general elections
- Hamzat was announced after the collation of the results of the APC governorship primary elections across local governments in the state
- Many supporters congratulated the deputy governor while reacting to his acceptance speech, and thanked party leaders
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Obafemi Hamzat as its governorship candidate for Lagos ahead of the 2027 general elections, following the direct primary of the party, which was held across the state.
Hamzat, who is currently serving as the deputy governor of the state, praised the conduct of the exercise, stating that the process was peaceful, transparent and a reflection of internal democracy within the ruling party.
Source: Twitter
The deputy governor also commended APC members for their massive turnout and orderly participation in the primary election.
According to The Nation, the deputy governor defeated his main challenger, Lanre Jim-Kamal.
Reacting to the outcome of the governorship primary election, the deputy governor said he accepted the nomination as the governorship candidate of the party in the 2027 general elections in the state.
He expressed gratitude to "Almighty Allah, our party leaders, and every member who has placed their trust in me."
Speaking on the primary with Legit.ng, a political commentator, Omotayo Yusuf, said the deputy governor has been prepared to be the governor of the state. He said:
"Based on that knowledge and antecedent, it's clear that Hamzat's position as deputy governor of Lagos State was being prepared for him to be the governor of Lagos. However, where I worry is whether the party has any plan to make him run for eight years, considering that would have kept him at the helm of Lagos affairs for 16 years."
Supporters react to Hamzat's acceptance speech
His supporters have taken to his comment section on social media to express their reactions. Below are some of their comments:
Ògà Àdè commended the process that led to Hamzat's emergence:
"There’s no success without a succession plan, morons can call it godfatherism, as an indigene of Lagos, I don’t care what you have to say, unless you want to bring that your state up for a comparison with mine. As long as my state remains the metric of standard so far, I’m good."
Afolayan Mobolaji Johnson said he was proud of being part of the delegates who elected Hamzat:
"I was proud to be in TBS during your endorsement. It was a great day. Kindly reward my commitment and loyalty to our great party. I am wishing you the best of luck, Your Excellency."
Source: Facebook
Seun Durojaiye commended the deputy governor's humble beginning:
"I am glad your humble beginnings started in Mushin. As soon as you are sworn in, please, I want you to visit Idi-Araba and Idi Oro to restructure these areas and transform them from slums into modern communities. Mushin must shine!"
Afonja Ronu welcomes Hamzat for the victory:
"Soar to glory! God is with you! But please, you are Yoruba leaders, politicians and our navigator, never allow foreigners, especially Igbos, into our political space anymore. Other tribes don't do that. It's a self-affliction."
Omo Bashorun congratulated the deputy governor:
"Congrats to you once again, sir @drobafemihamzat. Sincerely, I'm really happy for you, you deserve it as an act of your loyalty, honesty and patience."
Read Hamzat's acceptance speech on X below
APC constitutes the presidential primary election committee
Legit.ng earlier reported that the APC announced the constitution of its presidential primary election committee just as it was rounding up with its governorship primaries.
Anyim Pius Anyim, a former Senate president between 2000 and 2003, also served as the SGF under former president Goodluck Jonathan's administration, was appointed the chairman of the committee.
Another former Senate president and ex-speaker of the House of Representatives were members of the committee, while Siminalayi Fubara and other APC governors were appointed state coordinators.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
