Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has congratulated Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat on his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State.
In a press release issued on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and made available to Daily Sun, Ambode described Hamzat’s emergence as a fitting reward for years of loyalty, commitment and service to the ruling party.
He said Hamzat’s emergence followed extensive consultations with party leaders and members across the state, a process he noted reflected the deputy governor’s deep roots within the APC.
“Your deliberate and purposeful consultations with the party hierarchy and all members of the party have demonstrated that you are a true party man committed to the party’s ideals and values of unity and progress,” Ambode said.
He added that Hamzat’s adoption as the party’s consensus candidate was a clear recognition of his steadfastness and dedication over the years.
“Your adoption as our party’s consensus candidate is a reflection of your loyalty, hard work and dedication to the party for over two decades,” he stated.
Ambode expressed confidence in Hamzat’s ability to lead Lagos, saying the state would benefit greatly from his experience, competence and understanding of governance.
The former governor also reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, stressing that the continued prosperity of Lagos and Nigeria is closely tied to Tinubu’s leadership.
He called on APC members in Lagos to unite behind the party’s candidates and work towards delivering a landslide victory in the 2027 general elections.
