Explore details of the Lagos State APC governorship primaries. Read Governor Sanwo-Olu’s take on the election turnout and his official endorsement of Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.
As political alignments solidify across Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially hailed the ruling party’s recent internal elections as a shining example of grassroots democracy.
The Governor, who participated directly in the open ballot system on Lagos Island, expressed deep satisfaction with the orderliness, professionalism, and high local engagement that characterized the voting centers.
The Rise of a Consensus Frontrunner
The major takeaway from the exercise remains the overwhelming support driving Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.
The direct primary system allowed everyday party members at Ward E3 on Lagos Island, and across the entire state, to have a direct say in the selection process. This democratic approach solidified Dr. Obafemi Hamzat’s frontline position as the choice of the people.
According to Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat possesses an unparalleled mastery of the state’s master plan and operational governance. He stated that his deputy has contributed immensely to the progress recorded by the current administration and is fully competent to build on those developmental strides.
The consensus among party elites and local leaders, including Lagos Island East LCDA boss Alade Folawiyo, is that choosing Hamzat guarantees that ongoing multi-billion naira infrastructure projects won’t hit an abrupt halt.
With key endorsements locked in, the focus now shifts to how the opposition camps plan to respond to the APC’s unified front.
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