The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has declared Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its governorship candidate for the 2027 election.
The exercise took place at the APC Secretariat in Acme, Ogba, on Thursday and was described by party officials as peaceful and transparent.
Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, posted a video of the election result announcement on X.
Chairman of the APC National Governorship Election Committee, Gen. Jon Temlong (retd.), announced the result in the presence of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, party leaders, and key stakeholders, including Senator Ganiyu Solomon, former Deputy Governor Femi Pedro, local government chairmen, members of the Lagos State Executive Council, lawmakers, and other party members.
According to the electoral officer, Hamzat secured 657,917 votes out of 657,974 accredited votes cast, while his challenger, Lanre Jim-Kamal, polled one vote. Another aspirant, Samuel Ajose, withdrew from the race before the exercise.
