Ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, the Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Tajudeen Olusi, has sparked renewed political discussions following comments interpreted as hinting at a possible successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
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The remarks have intensified speculation around Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, who is being viewed by some observers as a potential consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of its forthcoming primaries.
Olusi, a prominent ally of President Bola Tinubu, made the comments on Wednesday during the General Assembly of Indigenous Associations in Lagos State, organised by the IBILE Eko Summit Foundation at the MUSON Centre in Onikan.
While addressing participants at the event themed “Addressing Urbanisation and Urban Challenges of Lagos State,” Olusi repeatedly referred to Hamzat as the “incoming Governor of Lagos,” a statement that drew immediate attention from political stakeholders and observers present.
The comment, delivered in a public forum attended by key figures within Lagos’ political and traditional structure, has since been interpreted as a possible signal of elite preference in the state’s succession dynamics.
Also present at the gathering was former governor Babatunde Fashola, who was seated beside Hamzat during the proceedings, further fuelling speculation over the political undertone of the event.
Observers noted that Olusi’s repeated references to Hamzat suggested continuity within the state’s leadership structure, with the GAC chairman at one point explicitly describing him as “our incoming Governor of Lagos.”
The remarks reportedly drew noticeable reactions from delegates, given their implications for the 2027 race.
Olusi also highlighted Hamzat’s indigenous roots, describing him as a “son of the soil” and referring to him as “a cousin from Egbe,” a comment he said emphasized Hamzat’s deep ties to Lagos’ traditional and political landscape.
The IBILE Eko Summit, which brings together political leaders, traditional rulers, and key stakeholders of Lagos origin, is widely regarded as an influential platform within the state’s political framework, often serving as a space where consensus and direction on governance and succession are subtly shaped.
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