2027 Guber Hamzat Appoints Obanikoro As Campaign DG
2027 Guber Hamzat Appoints Obanikoro as Campaign DG
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has appointed former Minister of State for Defence and ex-Senator for Lagos Central, Musiliu Obanikoro, as the Director-General of his campaign organisation ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.The appointment was announced during an expanded meeting of Hamzat’s campaign council, where strategic preparations for the upcoming governorship race were formally reviewed and strengthened. According to the report, the move is seen as a major political strategy aimed at consolidating support across Lagos State as the deputy governor positions himself for the 2027 governorship contest. Obanikoro, a veteran politician with decades of experience in Lagos politics, is expected to oversee campaign operations, coordinate grassroots mobilisation, manage stakeholder engagement, and drive political outreach across the state’s local government areas and development councils. Political observers say the appointment reflects Hamzat’s effort to build a strong and well structured campaign machinery capable of uniting diverse political blocs within the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in Lagos.
The development also comes amid growing political alignments and consultations within the APC as key stakeholders intensify moves toward the 2027 elections. Analysts note that Obanikoro’s extensive political network, including his experience as a former senator, commissioner, and federal minister, could play a significant role in expanding Hamzat’s influence across different segments of the electorate. The report further indicates that the emerging campaign structure will focus on grassroots engagement, stakeholder consultations, and strengthening internal party cohesion as preparations for the election gather momentum. With political activities gradually intensifying in Lagos, attention is now shifting to alliances, endorsements, and strategic appointments expected to shape the race for the state’s top office in 2027.
