Lagos 2027: Obanikoro  Leads Hamzat’s Campaign As DG

By Akinwale Kasali

Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Candidate for the 2027 Election in Lagos State has appointed former Senator and former Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Musiliu Obanikoro, as the Director-General of his campaign ahead of the election in the State.

Obanikoro’s appointment was announced at an expanded meeting of the campaign Council.

The appointment is being viewed as a strategic move aimed at strengthening the APC’s preparations for what is expected to be a fiercely contested race to succeed incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu when his tenure ends in 2027.

It was gathered that the decision to place Obanikoro at the helm of the campaign structure received broad support from key stakeholders within the Lagos APC.

It was disclosed by the Party Stakeholders that the appointment was endorsed during consultations involving influential figures in the party, reflecting confidence in Obanikoro’s political experience and organisational capacity.

Obanikoro is expected to bring his wealth of experience into play, having served in several strategic positions, including Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government, Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture in Lagos State, Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Minister of State for Defence, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

No doubt, Obanikoro’s experience in the  political space cannot be overemphasized, particularly in Lagos.

He remains a notable force in the state’s political landscape despite his movement across different political platforms over the years.

His appointment is expected to bolster grassroots mobilisation efforts and enhance the campaign’s outreach strategy across the state’s 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas.

Though political observers believe Hamzat’s choice of Obanikoro reflects a determination to leverage the former Minister’s extensive political network and electoral experience as the APC begins to consolidate support ahead of the election cycle.