2027 Gov: Diaspora Lagosians Mobilise Support For Hamzat
Lagosians residing across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East have jointly endorsed the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, as their preferred APC governorship candidate ahead of the primaries scheduled for May 21, 2027. The global coalition made its position known during a press conference held in […]
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (right); officially endorsing his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat (left) as his successor for the Lagos 2027 governorhip election, held in Lagos yesterday
Lagosians residing across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East have jointly endorsed the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, as their preferred APC governorship candidate ahead of the primaries scheduled for May 21, 2027.
The global coalition made its position known during a press conference held in London on Monday.
Speaking on behalf of the network, the acting Global Director and Convener of Lagos Diaspora for Hamzat 2027, Ayodeji Rilwan Tinubu (ART), described the Deputy Governor as a highly competent, exceptionally prepared leader capable of preserving policy continuity.
“We are gathered here not merely for political ceremony, but for a historic to support competence, continuity, loyalty, capacity, vision, and progressive governance in Lagos State,” Tinubu stated.
“Today, we proudly announce that the entire diaspora structure under LAGOS DIASPORA FOR HAMZAT 2027 is fully prepared to mobilize massive political, strategic, intellectual, media, grassroots, and diplomatic support across global networks for the candidacy of Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.”
Tinubu, who was also a Chairmanship aspirant for the Lagos Mainland Local Government, noted that Hamzat’s stellar track record as Deputy Governor makes him uniquely qualified to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
“Over the years, Dr. Hamzat has demonstrated these qualities consistently through service, humility, and dedication,” Tinubu added.
“As Deputy Governor, he has shown himself to be a calm, intelligent, and solutions-driven administrator who deeply understands governance, infrastructure, education, technology, transportation, and the economic realities of modern urban development. Importantly, he understands Lagos.”
The group emphasised that as major stakeholders who continuously pour remittances, property investments, and community support back into the state, they want a safer, smarter, and economically stronger Lagos that bridges local realities with global standards.
Justifying the group’s early mobilisation, Tinubu maintained that the economic stakes for Nigeria’s commercial nerve center are too high for political trial-and-error.
“Our support is based on results. Politics should not only be about noise or popularity; it should be about capacity and tangible outcomes. Lagos cannot afford experimentation. Lagos requires steady hands and strategic minds,” he insisted.
Tinubu concluded by urging all Lagosians to remain united behind a shared vision of progress and responsible leadership for the state.