Obafemi Hamzat, deputy governor of Lagos, has won the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerging as the party’s candidate for the 2027 elections.
Announcing the results of the primary election at the
party’s secretariat in Ogba, Ikeja, on Thursday, Jon Temlong, chairman of the
APC national governorship primary election committee, described the exercise as
peaceful and transparent.
He said Hamzat polled 657,917 votes out of 657,974 votes
cast, while Lanre Jim-Kamal, his sole challenger, received one vote.
Samuel Ajose, another aspirant, pulled out of the race
before the exercise.
“I, Gen. Jon Temlong (rtd), hereby affirm that Dr Kadiri
Obafemi Hamzat, having satisfied the guidelines set out in the party’s
constitution, is returned as the winner of the governorship primary and the APC
candidate for the 2027 election, this 21st day of May, 2026,” Temlong said.
Among those present during the declaration were Babajide
Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos; Femi Pedro, ex-governor of the state; and members
of the Governors Advisory Council (GAC), including Ganiyu Solomon.
Hamzat, in his acceptance speech, expressed gratitude to
President Bola Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, GAC members and other leaders of the party in
the state.
“I want to thank Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for what you
have done for this state and the party,” he said.
“With humility, I accept the candidacy of the APC in the
upcoming 2027 elections.”
‘MY LAGOS DREAM’
NAN reports that Hamzat unveiled a development agenda tagged
“My Lagos Dream” in his acceptance speech, noting that his vision is centred on
job creation, improved infrastructure, education, healthcare and security for
residents of the state.
He said Lagos must sustain its position as Africa’s leading
commercial hub through strategic investments and people-focused governance.
According to him, his administration would focus on four key
areas if elected governor in 2027.
“First, service delivery: freeing up more money for services
and maintaining the biggest infrastructure investment programme in West
Africa,” he said.
“Second, job creation: policies to fast-track jobs for our
youths and support for entrepreneurs and industrialisation.
“Third, knowledge and skills; and fourth, health and
well-being to ensure access to healthcare, water and security.”
Hamzat said governance should directly improve the lives of
ordinary people across the state.
“I will work for all Lagosians — the fisherman in Badagry
and Epe, the trader in Oyingbo, Mile 12 and Balogun,” he said.
“The hard-working driver, the mechanic, the hawker and young
people trying to survive will not be forgotten.
“I will also spare a thought for the businessman who wants
his investments to yield high returns in a safe and secure Lagos.”
The APC candidate pledged to continue the developmental
policies initiated by President Tinubu and successive APC administrations in
Lagos state.
“With your endorsement, I would like to continue the
transformative work initiated by our leader and father, President Bola Ahmed
Tinubu,” he said.
Hamzat said his experience in both the private and public
sectors had prepared him for the task ahead and highlighted some infrastructure
projects executed during his years in government.
He listed the bus rapid transit (BRT) system, Lagos blue and
red rail lines, Adiyan waterworks and several roads and bridges.
“These are the arteries that pump the lifeblood of our
economy. They require meticulous planning and a knowledgeable and experienced
leader with a firm hand,” Hamzat said.
He described the 2027 elections as crucial to the future of
Lagos and Nigeria, saying, “with your support and the blessing of Almighty God,
I know that we can rise to the challenge and keep Lagos working.”
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