2027: Lagos in safe hands with Hamzat – Gbajabiamila

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: Lagos in safe hands with Hamzat – Gbajabiamila

Femi Gbajabiamila, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to the President, expressed his full support for the Lagos governorship bid of Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. He emphasized Hamzat's capacity and competence to govern, stating that Lagos is in safe hands. Senator Musiliu Obanikoro also noted the overwhelming level of endorsements received so far.

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