The Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the top leadership body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has endorsed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

The endorsement followed a meeting of party leaders held at the governor’s office in Alausa, where Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu publicly supported Hamzat, describing him as the best man for the job.

At the meeting, Sanwo-Olu symbolically raised Hamzat’s hand, a gesture that was applauded by party leaders present.

Speaking afterward at Lagos House, Marina, GAC Chairman Tajudeen Olusi confirmed that the council had unanimously agreed on Hamzat’s candidacy.

He added that members of the council have pledged their full support for the deputy governor.

Sanwo-Olu also revealed that party leaders have resolved to contribute funds to purchase Hamzat’s nomination form ahead of the election.

The development comes amid ongoing discussions about potential contenders for the APC governorship ticket in Lagos.

However, former governorship candidate Abdul-Azeez Adediran had earlier stated that no official decision had been made on a preferred aspirant, noting that he would abide by the party’s final position when announced.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday received Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani at the Presidential Villa in Abuja

Details of the meeting were not officially disclosed as of the time of filing this report.

However, the visit may be linked to recent developments within the All Progressives Congress ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20, 2026.

Governor Sani was recently appointed as Chairman of the party’s Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council, a role that positions him at the forefront of the APC’s campaign efforts in the state.

In addition, he serves as the party’s Coordinating Governor for the North-West and was earlier appointed by President Tinubu as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for outreach, engagement, and mobilisation.

The Senate Leader and Chairman of the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Campaign Council, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed strong confidence in Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s leadership, stating that his performance has brought meaningful development to the state.

Bamidele made this known on Monday during the official flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and BAO governorship campaign, held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado Ekiti. The event attracted a large crowd of party supporters and stakeholders.

According to him, Governor Oyebanji has been able to positively impact the lives of Ekiti residents because he understands what true development requires. He described the governor as “a round peg in a round hole,” emphasizing that his leadership style fits the needs of the state.

He also assured the people of Ekiti that the forthcoming governorship election would focus on meaningful discussions and ideas, rather than being driven by hate speech or negative politics.

“We have progressed as a people because we have a governor who understands development. He is a unifier and a humble leader who can do even more if given another opportunity,” Bamidele said.

The campaign event was attended by several prominent political figures, including the Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji; APC National Vice Chairman (Southwest), Isaac Kekemeke; Director General of the Ekiti Campaign Council, Senator Cyril Fasuyi; and former governors Kayode Fayemi, Ayo Fayose, Niyi Adebayo, and Segun Oni.

Also present were Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Hon. Femi Bamisile, Senator Ayo Arise, Senator Dayo Adeyeye, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, members of the National and State Assemblies, as well as other key APC stakeholders.