By Our Reporter
Former Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has endorsed Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 General Elections.
Ambode gave the backing in a statement issued on Thursday, as he congratulated Hamzat on his emergence, describing him as a loyal party man whose adoption reflected years of dedication, hard work and commitment to the ideals of the APC.
He, who has for sometime been promoted for a return ticket by a group, noted that Hamzat’s consultations with party leaders and stakeholders demonstrated his alignment with the values of unity and progress, expressing confidence that Lagos State would benefit from his experience and governance skills.
"I join my fellow members of the All Progressives Congress to congratulate my brother and friend, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, on his emergence as the consensus governorship candidate of our great party, the APC.
"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
"I am sure that our state will benefit immensely from your wealth of experience and skills,” the former governor added," he said.
The former governor also reaffirmed his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, linking the continued prosperity of Lagos and Nigeria to his leadership and policy direction.
"As I congratulate Dr. Hamzat on his adoption, I restate my unshakeable commitment to support the re-election of our Leader, President Bola Tinubu. I strongly believe that the greater prosperity of Lagos and indeed Nigeria is firmly tied to the continued governance of Mr. President.
"I am confident that Mr. President’s vision and aspirations for our nation will yield bountiful returns and put us on the path of growth and prosperity. 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," Ambode said.
Ambode stated that members of the party were prepared to mobilise support for decisive victories at both state and Federal levels, adding that Lagos APC would target at least three million votes for the president while supporting strong outcomes across the South-West.
He further called for unity within the party, urging members to work collectively to secure electoral success and return APC candidates to key positions, including the National Assembly.
The former governor expressed optimism about the future of Lagos and Nigeria, saying the "best days" of both were still ahead, while invoking divine support for the party and the country.
"As Lagos APC, our mission should be to deliver at least 3 million votes for Mr. President and support other states in the South-West to deliver great results. We must return all our party-nominated senators and representatives to the National Assembly.
"By the grace of Almighty God, the best days of Lagos and Nigeria are still ahead of us," Ambode prayed.
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