Lagos 2027: I No Gree Say I Go Do Only One Tenure as Governor — Hamzat

July 27, 2026

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, don deny reports wey claim say e don agree to serve only one tenure if e become governor for 2027.

As Punch Newspapers, Vanguard, and The Nation report, Hamzat talk say the gist no be true at all, adding say e never at any time sign or agree to any political arrangement wey go stop am from serving two terms if Lagos people elect am.

According to am, some people dey spread the rumour because 2027 politics don already start to heat up. E advise Lagos residents make dem ignore fake stories and focus on leaders wey fit deliver better governance instead of political propaganda.

Hamzat’s statement come as different names dey emerge for who fit succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu under the All Progressives Congress (APC), with political permutations already gathering momentum ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

The latest development don spark fresh discussions inside Lagos political circles as party members and observers continue to watch how the race for Alausa go unfold.