Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has named the former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, as the Director-General of his campaign organization ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.
This high-profile appointment is widely viewed as a tactical masterstroke aimed at reinforcing Hamzat’s political machinery as the race for the state’s top seat gathers significant momentum.
Obanikoro, a veteran politician possessing deep-rooted experience within the Lagos political landscape, will take charge of orchestrating campaign operations, managing high-level stakeholder relations, and driving grassroots mobilization across all corners of the state.
This major development unfolds during a period of intense political realignments within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Within these shifting dynamics, Hamzat has consistently secured major endorsements and backing from highly influential party chieftains and power brokers ahead of the 2027 polls.
Political analysts note that selecting a heavyweight like Obanikoro clearly signals Hamzat’s strategy to establish a formidable, wide-reaching campaign network designed to lock down support across critical voting blocs in Lagos as the battle for the state house gets tougher.
