APC Unveils Hamzat-Sonayon-James Ticket for 2027 Lagos Governorship
OGASTV NIGERIA · LAGOS POLITICS DESK
QUICK SUMMARY
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially named Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its 2027 Lagos governorship candidate, with Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as his running mate. Governor Sanwo-Olu publicly presented the ticket, urging APC members and Lagosians to support it.
THE STORY
GOVERNORSHIP
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat
DEPUTY GOVERNORSHIP
Damilola Sonayon-James
Hamzat secured the APC governorship ticket in May 2026 after other aspirants withdrew and lined up behind him, including with backing from President Tinubu. Sonayon-James, currently APC’s Lagos State Deputy Woman Leader, was named running mate in June 2026 following the party’s internal selection process.
Sanwo-Olu formally presented the pair as the party’s ticket, describing them as capable of continuing the state’s development agenda after his tenure ends.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Lagos is Nigeria’s commercial capital, and its governorship race carries weight for business, investment, and policy direction well beyond the state. The ticket’s composition — an incumbent deputy governor paired with a younger, first-time statewide candidate — signals how APC is positioning generational balance ahead of a competitive election cycle.
OGASTV OBSERVATION
A governorship ticket is a starting point, not a governing record. What matters to Lagosians will be the specific policies Hamzat and Sonayon-James campaign on, and how those plans hold up to scrutiny between now and the 2027 vote.
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
Publish detailed policy platforms earlyHold open town halls across LGAsIndependent tracking of campaign promises
CITIZEN ACTION
Confirm your voter registration status
Compare all declared tickets, not just one.
Attend town halls when scheduled.
COMMUNITY QUESTION
What should Lagos governorship candidates prioritize between now and 2027?
FACT CHECK STATUS
✅ VERIFIED
The ticket, its unveiling, and Governor Sanwo-Olu’s public endorsement are confirmed by multiple independent outlets, including Premium Times, TheCable, and PM News. Candidate biographical details are drawn from APC’s official statements.
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REFERENCES
Premium Times
TheCable
PM News Nigeria
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