Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has commenced preliminary political consultations with the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, in what observers see as early positioning ahead of the 2027 governorship contest in the state.
Hamzat revealed via his X account that he met with members
of the influential council on Monday, describing the engagement as a platform
for meaningful dialogue on the future direction of Lagos.
“I had thoughtful conversations about the future of Lagos
and the kind of leadership it requires. I value the experience and guidance
shared. This is about listening, learning and working with others to build a
stronger Lagos,” he wrote.
The development has drawn renewed focus on succession
politics within Lagos, where the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is
known for its structured internal consultation process, which often shapes
candidate emergence well before formal primaries.
The GAC remains a key decision-influencing body within the
party’s Lagos chapter. Led by Tajudeen Olusi, the council comprises veteran
politicians and major stakeholders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and
Senator Oluremi Tinubu. It plays a significant role in strategic decisions such
as succession planning, zoning arrangements and endorsements within the state’s
political framework.
Hamzat’s meeting with the council is widely viewed as part
of the customary early consultations that precede major political contests in
Lagos, where aspirants typically engage key stakeholders years ahead of
elections.
Meanwhile, reactions on social media have begun to frame the
engagement as a potential endorsement, with some unverified claims suggesting
that consensus may already be forming within the party.
A Lagos-based political commentary platform alleged that the
meeting was marked by emotional moments, claiming that a GAC member from Lagos
East, Otunba Alebiosu, popularly known as Bush, was visibly moved after Hamzat
purportedly secured the council’s backing as the APC’s preferred candidate for
the 2027 governorship election.
However, these claims remain unconfirmed.
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