Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in the state.Sanwo-Olu made the announcement after a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat formally declared his intention to contest the governorship seat before members of the State Executive Council and key party leaders.Present at the meeting were members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, including former Minister of State of Defense, Musiliu Obanikoro, and Ganiyu Solomon, among others.Sanwo-Olu told journalists that the endorsement was a unanimous decision reached by stakeholders present. He described Hamzat as prepared and capable of leading the state.The governor at the event, thanked President Bola Tinubu, who he said is instrumental to the discovery of himself and Hamzat, as well as their working relationship.
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