Sanwo-Olu endorses Hamzat as preferred successor

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Sanwo-Olu endorses Hamzat as preferred successor

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election. Additionally, PDP stakeholders in Jigawa have dismissed rumors of possible defections. Other political updates include the confirmation of Murtala Garo as deputy governor by the Kano Assembly.

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