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Obafemi Hamzat Lagos political activities

Overview

Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has transitioned from general community engagement to outlining a specific political platform for the 2027 governorship election.

Initially, Hamzat focused on promoting development through education and partnerships with faith-based organizations. He advocated for technology-driven learning and emphasized the role of religious institutions in community building and youth empowerment.

As the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 polls, Hamzat has since detailed a vision centered on governance, infrastructure, and the creative economy. Speaking at Podfest Naija, he addressed the state’s traffic congestion, noting it has inadvertently served as a “lifestyle” that supports the creative industry as residents consume digital content during commutes. To bolster this sector, he pledged to provide structured funding, grants, and faster payment systems to help creators build sustainable businesses and protect intellectual property.

Hamzat has emphasized his readiness for the race by citing his experience in governance and his history of service under President Bola Tinubu, warning against “inexperienced leadership” for a state that contributes over 33 per cent of Nigeria’s GDP. His candidacy has gained support from groups such as the KOH 4 Lagos Students Movement, which cited his track record in technological governance.

In the broader context of the 2027 election, other candidates have presented competing platforms. Funso Doherty of the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged free public education, healthcare, and housing, while APC candidate Femi Hamzat has focused on economic reforms, including the elimination of unauthorized levies on businesses through a proposed State Economic Council.

Entities

Lagos State · Obafemi Hamzat · All Progressives Congress · Femi Hamzat · Lagos State Government

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Lagos governorship candidates pledge education and economic reforms

    Lagos governorship candidates Funso Doherty (NDC) and Femi Hamzat (APC) have pledged major reforms, including free education and healthcare, housing projects, and the elimination of unauthorized business levies

  2. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Obafemi Hamzat outlines 2027 Lagos governorship vision

    Lagos Deputy Governor and 2027 APC governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat pledges to support the creative economy and highlights his readiness to lead the state.

  3. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Lagos Deputy Governor Hamzat emphasizes education and community partnerships

    Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has called for stronger collaboration between government and community stakeholders, focusing on educational excellence and the social impact of faith-based organizations.

Sources

africazine.com · businessday.ng · dailytrust.com.ng · fellowpress.com · gistmania.com · lagostelevision.com · naijanews.com · nationaldailyng.com · nigerianeye.com · phenomenal.com.ng · punchng.com · realnewsmagazine.net · sagagist.com.ng · theglittersonline.com.ng · thisdaylive.com · tribuneonlineng.com

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