Hamzat meets GAC ahead of 2027 Lagos governorship race

Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has commenced preliminary governmental consultations with the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, successful what observers spot arsenic aboriginal positioning up of the 2027 governorship contention successful the state.

Hamzat revealed via his X relationship that helium met with members of the influential assembly connected Monday, describing the engagement arsenic a level for meaningful dialog connected the aboriginal absorption of Lagos.

“I had thoughtful conversations astir the aboriginal of Lagos and the benignant of enactment it requires. I worth the acquisition and guidance shared. This is astir listening, learning and moving with others to physique a stronger Lagos,” helium wrote.

The improvement has drawn renewed absorption connected succession authorities wrong Lagos, wherever the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is known for its structured interior consultation process, which often shapes campaigner emergence good earlier ceremonial primaries.

The GAC remains a cardinal decision-influencing assemblage wrong the party’s Lagos chapter. Led by Tajudeen Olusi, the assembly comprises seasoned politicians and large stakeholders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Oluremi Tinubu. It plays a important relation successful strategical decisions specified arsenic succession planning, ...