According to a Nigerian news report on April 30, 2026, the race for the Alausa Roundhouse has taken a major turn as First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu officially received the APC consensus candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, at the State House. This high-profile visit follows the recent endorsement of the Deputy Governor by President Bola Tinubu, signaling a united front for the ruling party in Lagos State........…
The atmosphere in Abuja was thick with political significance as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led a powerful delegation of 25 members of the .... Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC) to present Hamzat. The move confirms that the party has moved past internal debates to settle on a successor for the 2027 elections.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who has deep roots in Lagos politics, praised the state for its “politically advanced” nature. She noted that the peaceful .... way the consensus was reached shows that Lagos is maturing democratically. “Power ultimately comes from God,” she reminded the delegation, while offering her blessings for the journey ahead.
Governor Sanwo-Olu explained that the decision was not accidental. He told the First Lady that the GAC reached a unanimous agreement after massive consultations with stakeholders across the state. This unity is a relief for many party faithful who feared a chaotic primary season.
“We came to seek her counsel and blessing because of her role as a mother to the state and the nation,” a source within the delegation noted. GAC leader Tajudeen Olusi added that the visit was a sign of respect for the influence of women in modern governance.
As the news spreads through the streets of Ikeja, Epe, and Ikorodu, many Lagosians are reacting with a mix of shock and curiosity about what this means for the future of the state.
All eyes are now on the other aspirants to see if this consensus will truly hold until the polls.…READ / MORE…
