Lagos 2027: Dr. Hamzat intensifies consultations

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has intensified consultations and engagements with key political stakeholders in the state ahead of the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 elections.

Hamzat’s latest round of visits included those to the state Governance Advisory Council (GAC) members and elders of APC on Tuesday.

He also visited Chief Muraina Akanbi Taiwo and Senator Idiat Adebule (Lagos West).

He also met with Chief Oluwamuyiwa Sosanya, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, Chief Reuben Basorun, and Prince Biodun Ogunleye, according to his posts on X.

Hamzat tweeted: “Building on earlier engagements, our discussions remained honest and forward-looking, focusing on the future of Lagos.

“I am grateful for their insights and commitment to the progress of Lagos as we focus on the path ahead.”

The Deputy Governor said he visited Alhaji Femi Okunnu and a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, now an aide to President Bola Tinubu, on Monday.

He said that their insights provided depth to discussions about the future of Lagos State.

He said he had also met with the Apase of Epe.and and GAC member, Alhaji Shakiru Seriki, who also offered useful perspectives.

“These continued engagements are vital for listening and staying connected to the people we serve,” Hamzat said.

The Deputy Governor had met with a former Governor of the state, Babatunde Fashola, and Olajumoke Okoya-Thomas, a former Lagos State APC Woman Leader.

“These engagements continue to shape the work ahead as we stay focused on delivering for the people,” he posted on X.

Other prominent figures involved in the consultations included Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun (Lagos Central).

The deputy governor began the series of political engagements on April 13, 2026 with a session involving GAC chieftains and other influential stakeholders during a visit to elder statesman and GAC Chairman, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, in Lagos.