The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Riliwanu Babatunde Akiolu, has expressed strong support for Lagos State Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, describing him as intelligent, hardworking, and fully capable of governing the state. This endorsement comes despite the monarch's previous opposition to Hamzat's gubernatorial ambitions.
Monarch's Endorsement During Homage Visit
Oba Akiolu made these remarks on Wednesday when Hamzat visited the monarch's palace as part of a journey to Iga-Egbe, Lagos Island, his maternal ancestral home. The Oba urged Hamzat to remain humble and not abandon party loyalists once he assumes the governorship.
Cultural Heritage and Political Inclusiveness
In response, Hamzat described the visit as a reaffirmation of cultural heritage and political inclusiveness, emphasizing the importance of traditional institutions in governance.
BAT Lawyers Group Endorses Hamzat-Sonayon-James Ticket
Meanwhile, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Lawyers Group has officially endorsed the governorship ticket of Hamzat and Damilola Sonayon-James for the 2027 election. The group called on legal professionals and stakeholders to mobilize support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates.
Endorsement Ceremony in Ikosi-Isheri LCDA
At an endorsement ceremony organized by the Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos, the National Convener of the group, Abibat Bankole-Apena, described the gathering as a historic convergence of legal minds united by a shared belief in visionary leadership and continuity in governance. She emphasized that the event was not merely a routine political exercise but a collective affirmation of confidence in the APC ticket.
Dr. Seun Akapo, who represented Sonayon-James, expressed gratitude to the BAT lawyers for their support, describing the endorsement as a gathering of legal professionals committed to justice and good governance.
