President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the choice of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State.
The endorsement came during a meeting with the party’s Governance Advisory Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Hamzat was presented to the President by the Governance Advisory Council, led by its chairman, Tajudeen Olusi, who described the move as a consensus decision of party elders.
The endorsement follows a string of political backing within the state, including support from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and a unanimous adoption by the 34-member council. Despite dissent from some aspirants, the GAC insists the process remains inclusive.
The APC says primaries will still be held in line with party guidelines, with the governorship contest scheduled for May 21.
Hamzat who addressed journalists after the meeting with the presidnet at the villa says the delegation, led by GAC leaders, formally presented him to the President, who gave his blessing to the consensus choice.
The endorsement follows a wave of support from Lagos APC leaders, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the council’s agreement to fund his ₦50 million nomination form.
The GAC dismissed concerns raised by at least one aspirant who challenged the consensus choice.