Obasa Endorses Hamzat: Lagos Speaker Backs Deputy Governor To Succeed Sanwo-olu In 2027

The race for the Alausa Roundhouse gained significant momentum on Thursday as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, formally declared his support for the governorship aspiration of the current Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. The high-profile endorsement took place at the Speaker’s official residence in Ikeja during a consultative visit by the Deputy Governor to key stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaker Obasa, who recently returned from political engagements in Abuja, described the Deputy Governor as the definitive choice for the party, citing his “unquestionable loyalty” and technical competence. Obasa noted that the conversation across top political circles increasingly favors Hamzat’s candidacy, emphasizing that the legislative arm is prepared to deploy its full political machinery to ensure a victory for the Deputy Governor when the polls open.

In his response, Dr. Hamzat framed his governorship bid as a project focused on institutional continuity and inclusive development rather than personal ambition. He lauded the Speaker’s extensive legislative experience and vast political network, stressing that his ongoing consultations are designed to build a unified front within the APC. The endorsement by the head of the state’s legislature marks a pivotal shift in the Lagos political landscape, signaling a tightening of the party’s internal structure ahead of the 2027 transition.