ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has thrown his weight behind the governorship ambition of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, declaring that the state would remain in safe hands under his leadership.
Gbajabiamila, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, made his position known while responding to Hamzat’s consultation visit, praising his competence, character, and readiness to lead Africa’s commercial hub.
“Dr. Hamzat, you’re a man of honour, and it shows by not taking things for granted, judging by this consultation move,” he said.
He went further to give an unreserved endorsement, signalling strong political backing ahead of the 2027 race.
“But I am saying it publicly that you can take me for granted because I have confidence in your ability and capacity. So, take my support for granted.
“My constituency, Surulere, is for you and Lagos is for you,” Gbajabiamila added.
Earlier, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Musiliu Obanikoro, briefed the gathering on the scale of consultations already undertaken by Hamzat’s camp, describing the response as overwhelming.
“I can confidently tell the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu that the level of endorsement has been overwhelming,” Obanikoro said.
The meeting drew several prominent figures within Lagos’ political structure, including the GAC Secretary, Alhaji Muti Are; Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon; Bode Oyedele; Engineer Adekunle Olayinka; and Dr. Hakeem Shittu.
Others in the entourage were Saheed Kekereekun, Dr. Jebe, and Rasaq Ajala, among others, underscoring the growing coalition of support around Hamzat’s ambition.
The endorsement by Gbajabiamila is expected to further strengthen Hamzat’s position within the ruling political bloc in Lagos, as early alignments and consultations ahead of the 2027 governorship race continue to gather momentum.