Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has congratulated Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on his emergence as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election.
In a press release issued on Thursday, Ambode described Hamzat as a true party man committed to the ideals and values of unity and progress.
“Your deliberate and purposeful consultations with the party hierarchy and all members of the party have demonstrated you are a true party man committed to the party’s ideals and values of unity and progress,” Ambode said.
He added that Hamzat’s adoption as consensus candidate reflects his loyalty, hard work and dedication to the party for over two decades.
“I am sure that our state will benefit immensely from your wealth of experience and skills in governance,” the former governor stated.
Ambode also restated his unshakeable commitment to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the President’s continued governance as firmly tied to the greater prosperity of Lagos and Nigeria.
“I am confident that Mr. President’s vision and aspirations for our nation will yield bountiful returns and put us on the path of growth and prosperity,” he said.
The former governor called on the Lagos APC to work towards delivering at least three million votes for President Tinubu and to support other states in the South-West to deliver great results. He also urged the party to return all its nominated senators and representatives to the National Assembly.
“By the grace of Almighty God, the best days of Lagos and Nigeria are still ahead of us,” Ambode concluded.
