Lagos 2027: Gbajabiamila declares support for Hamzat’s governorship ambition
News Lagos 2027: Gbajabiamila declares support for Hamzat’s governorship ambition Published on April 26, 2026 By Sunday Dennis googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has declared support for the Lagos State governorship ambition of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat. Gbajabiamila gave the endorsement while responding to Hamzat’s consultation visit, expressing confidence in his competence and readiness to lead the state. He described the deputy governor as a capable leader, adding that Lagos would remain in safe hands under his leadership. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Dr Hamzat, you’re a man of honour, and it shows by not taking things for granted, judging by this consultation move. “But I am saying it publicly that you can take me for granted because I have confidence in your ability and capacity. So, take my support for granted. “My constituency, Surulere, is for you and Lagos is for you,” he said. Earlier, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council, GAC, Musiliu Obanikoro, briefed the gathering on the extent of consultations carried out by Hamzat’s camp, noting that the level of endorsement received so far had been significant. “I can confidently tell the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu that the level of endorsement has been overwhelming,” he stated. Members of Hamzat’s delegation included the Secretary of the GAC, Alhaji Muti Are; Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon; Bode Oyedele; Engineer Adekunle Olayinka; and Dr Hakeem Shittu. Others present were Saheed Kekereekun, Dr Jebe, and Rasaq Ajala, among others. Don't Miss Gov Sanwo-Olu praises Lagos residents for massive turnout on sanitation day You may like Lagos 2027: Hamzat’s governorship bid gains momentum as Ojelabi, Obasa, others declare support Apologize for ADC comment – Bode George tells Tinubu’s aide, Gbajabiamila 2027: Timi Frank petitions US, demands Gbajabiamila’s resignation over ADC comment We like what you’re doing, scatter ADC more – Gbajabiamila to ADC Rep Lagos 2027: After Hamzat, Jandor meets GAC members ahead of primaries Lagos 2027: GAC Chairman hints at Hamzat as Sanwo-Olu’s possible successor