Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has endorsed his deputy, Kadri Hamzat, as the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 governorship election in the state.
The endorsement, which marks a significant political signal within the Lagos political landscape, is already generating discussions among party stakeholders and observers, particularly regarding succession plans within the ruling party.
While full details of the endorsement are still emerging, the governor’s backing is being interpreted as an early move to consolidate internal consensus ahead of the next electoral cycle in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
Political analysts say the development could reshape early alignments within the APC in Lagos, where governorship succession often attracts intense interest due to the state’s strategic economic and political influence.
As at press time, there has been no formal reaction from the state chapter of the APC or the office of the deputy governor on the endorsement.
However, party insiders suggest consultations are expected to intensify in the coming months as political actors begin positioning ahead of 2027.
Lagos remains one of Nigeria’s most politically consequential states, and early endorsements such as this are widely seen as setting the tone for future intra-party negotiations and electoral calculations.
