Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has appointed former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, as the Director-General of his campaign organisation ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.
Strategic Appointment
The appointment is widely viewed as a strategic move to strengthen Hamzat’s political structure as preparations for the governorship contest gather momentum. Obanikoro, a seasoned politician with extensive experience in Lagos politics, is expected to coordinate campaign activities, stakeholder engagement, and grassroots mobilisation across the state.
This development comes amid increasing political realignments within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where Hamzat has continued to receive significant backing from influential party leaders and stakeholders ahead of the 2027 election.
Political Implications
Political observers say the choice of Obanikoro signals Hamzat’s intention to build a broad-based campaign structure capable of consolidating support across key constituencies in Lagos as the race for the state’s top office intensifies. The campaign team is expected to focus on voter outreach and coalition building to secure victory in the upcoming gubernatorial poll.
