Hamzat meets GAC ahead of 2027 Lagos governorship race 

Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has commenced preliminary political consultations with the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, in what observers see as early positioning ahead of the 2027 governorship contest in the state.

Hamzat revealed via his X account that he met with members of the influential council on Monday, describing the engagement as a platform for meaningful dialogue on the future direction of Lagos.

“I had thoughtful conversations about the future of Lagos and the kind of leadership it requires. I value the experience and guidance shared. This is about listening, learning and working with others to build a stronger Lagos,” he wrote.

The development has drawn renewed focus on succession politics within Lagos, where the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is known for its structured internal consultation process, which often shapes candidate emergence well before formal primaries.

The GAC remains a key decision-influencing body within the party’s Lagos chapter. Led by Tajudeen Olusi, the council comprises veteran politicians and major stakeholders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Oluremi Tinubu. It plays a significant role in strategic decisions such as succession planning, zoning arrangements and endorsements within the state’s political framework.

Hamzat’s meeting with the council is widely viewed as part of the customary early consultations that precede major political contests in Lagos, where aspirants typically engage key stakeholders years ahead of elections.

Meanwhile, reactions on social media have begun to frame the engagement as a potential endorsement, with some unverified claims suggesting that consensus may already be forming within the party.

A Lagos-based political commentary platform alleged that the meeting was marked by emotional moments, claiming that a GAC member from Lagos East, Otunba Alebiosu, popularly known as Bush, was visibly moved after Hamzat purportedly secured the council’s backing as the APC’s preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election.

However, these claims remain unconfirmed.

Hamzat meets GAC ahead of 2027 Lagos governorship race