Faleke Drops ₦50m for Hamzat’s Lagos Governorship Forms; Deputy Gov Officially Enters 2027 Race Backed by Sanwo-Olu and Party Elders

The race for the Alausa Government House has officially shifted into high gear as the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, formally enters the 2027 governorship contest. In a major political power play at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, Hon. James Faleke led a delegation to pick up the ₦50 million nomination and expression of interest forms on behalf of the deputy governor.

This decisive move puts an end to months of speculation regarding who will carry the ruling party’s flag in Lagos. It also aligns perfectly with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s recent public endorsement of his deputy, sending a clear message to the political grassroots that there is no division in the current administration. By having Faleke a staunch loyalist who recently secured the President’s own re-election paperwork handle the purchase, the state’s political establishment is projecting a completely united front.

Dr. Hamzat has been quietly laying the groundwork for this moment through intense consultations with the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the apex leadership body of the APC in Lagos. Party insiders note that his deep experience in governance, having served as a stabilizing force and key technical driver for successive administrations, makes him the ideal “continuity candidate” needed to sustain the state’s massive infrastructure and economic blueprints.

While the ₦50 million price tag serves as a steep barrier to entry for the upcoming primaries, the swift and highly coordinated rollout indicates that Hamzat’s campaign machinery is fully oiled and ready for action. As the 2027 election cycle heats up, this formidable backing may force other potential hopefuls within the state to rethink their ambitions.

With the party’s heavyweights visibly lining up behind him, Dr. Hamzat has moved from being the ultimate wingman to the leading man, proving that the ruling party’s strategy in Lagos remains as disciplined and formidable as ever.