Obasa Endorses Hamzat For Governor As Consultations Continue

LAGOS, NIGERIA — The political atmosphere in Lagos State took a definitive turn today as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, threw his weight behind the governorship aspirations of the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat.

Speaking during a high-profile consultation visit by the Deputy Governor, Obasa indicated that the momentum for Hamzat’s 2027 bid has gained significant traction within the nation’s capital and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) hierarchy.

“I just returned from Abuja and the conversation remains the same — Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat is the next Governor of Lagos State,” Obasa declared, signaling a potential consensus within the party’s leadership.

The endorsement is seen as a major boost for Dr. Hamzat, who has served as the deputy to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu since 2019. Obasa’s comments suggest that the Deputy Governor’s quest to succeed his principal is receiving favorable attention from power brokers at the federal level.

Political analysts told NaijaChoice News that this public show of support from the Speaker is a strategic indicator of shifting alliances, especially as several other heavyweights within the Lagos APC are rumored to be eyeing the Alausa Roundhouse.

Dr. Hamzat’s visit to the Speaker is part of a wider consultation tour aimed at consolidating his base ahead of the party’s primary elections. The Deputy Governor has remained a consistent figure in the state’s governance, often praised for his technical expertise and loyalty to the current administration.

The Speaker’s reference to his recent trip to Abuja underscores the influence of the presidency and the APC national secretariat in determining the political direction of Nigeria’s economic hub.

While other aspirants have yet to officially declare their intentions, the open endorsement by such a high-ranking official as the Speaker suggests that the race to 2027 may be narrowing down earlier than expected.

The APC in Lagos has historically favored a structured succession plan, and the emerging alignment between the executive and legislative arms could be a precursor to a unified front.

This development sets the stage for an intense political season in Lagos as stakeholders begin to align their interests ahead of the next general elections.