APC chieftain Samuel Mawuyon Ajose has picked up nomination forms for the 2027 Lagos governorship race, entering the contest despite the party’s consensus backing for Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat.
Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, has picked up the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination form for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. Ajose disclosed the move in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, describing it as a major step in his aspiration to serve as governor on the platform of the APC.
“This moment is bigger than a political process. It is a personal commitment to purposeful leadership, inclusive governance, and the kind of progress that every Lagosian can feel and point to. My resolve is rooted in service, anchored in a clear vision, and driven by one conviction; that Lagos deserves development which reaches every community, creates real opportunities for its people, and leaves no one behind. I begin this journey with humility, courage, and complete faith in God and in the good people of Lagos. Together, we are building something this state will be proud of,” he said.
Ajose’s declaration comes despite outgoing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu publicly backing his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred APC candidate for the 2027 election. The Governance Advisory Council had also announced Hamzat as the party’s consensus candidate, setting the stage for what could become a closely watched contest within the ruling party.
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