Ambode backs Hamzat as Lagos APC consensus candidate

…targets 3 million votes for Tinubu

Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has congratulated the state’s Deputy Governor, Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, on his emergence as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the development as a reflection of loyalty, dedication and longstanding service to the party.

In a press statement issued on Thursday, Ambode said Hamzat’s emergence followed “deliberate and purposeful consultations” with party leaders and members, underscoring his commitment to the APC’s ideals of unity and progress.

The former governor noted that Hamzat’s over two decades of involvement in party activities and governance positioned him as a credible candidate capable of advancing Lagos State’s development agenda.

“Your deliberate and purposeful consultations with the Party hierarchy and all members of the Party have demonstrated you are a true Party man committed to the Party’s ideals and values of Unity and Progress. Your adoption as our Party’s consensus candidate is a reflection of your loyalty, hardwork and dedication to the party for over two decades. I am sure that our State will benefit immensely from your wealth of experience and skills in governance,” Ambode said.

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Ambode also used the opportunity to reaffirm his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pledging commitment to his re-election and describing his leadership as central to Nigeria’s economic growth and stability.

He expressed confidence that Tinubu’s vision for the country would “yield bountiful returns” and place Nigeria firmly on the path of sustained prosperity.

Looking ahead to the elections, Ambode called on APC members in Lagos and across the South-West to mobilise for decisive victories at both state and federal levels. He set an ambitious target of at least three million votes for the president in Lagos State.

“We are ready to roll up our sleeves and work to deliver landslide victories for our Party at both the State and Federal levels as the process unfolds. As Lagos APC, our mission should be to deliver at least 3 million votes for Mr. President and support other States in Southwest to deliver great results. We must return all our Party-nominated Senators and Representatives to the National Assembly,” the former governor added.

Ambode concluded on an optimistic note, expressing belief that the future of both Lagos State and Nigeria remains bright.

The endorsement adds to growing intra-party momentum within the Lagos APC as preparations intensify ahead of the next electoral cycle.