June 11, 2026
From left: Lagos APC governorship candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; President Bola Tinubu, Lagos APC deputy governorship candidate, Damilola Sonayon-James; and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Photo: X | Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the state, with Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as his running mate ahead of the 2027 election.
Sanwo-Olu made the announcement in a post on his verified X handle on Thursday, describing the duo as a leadership team capable of sustaining and expanding development across Lagos State.
He said the selection reflects the administration’s focus on continuity, competence and inclusive governance.
