Lagos 2027 Shake-Up: Obasa Backs Hamzat As Tinubu, GAC Reach Crucial Decision

Obasa, who had earlier positioned himself as a potential successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had stepped up political engagements across the state, including the revival of the Mandate Group, a political structure linked to President Bola Tinubu.

However, his governorship ambition appears to have been halted after reports that President Tinubu, in consultation with the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), settled on Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the preferred candidate.

According to sources within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the development prompted Obasa to redirect his political focus toward the Lagos West Senatorial District, with plans to challenge incumbent senator and former deputy governor, Senator Idiat Adebule.

The move reportedly faced opposition from sections of the APC national leadership and the party’s women’s wing, which pushed for Adebule to retain her seat.

Party insiders argued that Adebule remains the only female senator from the South-West, describing her continued representation as important for gender balance at the National Assembly.

One source said Obasa’s interest initially gained momentum as part of internal discussions within the APC about fielding him for the senatorial seat.

However, President Tinubu was said to have intervened, advising him instead to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives.

Another party source disclosed that Obasa was specifically encouraged to contest for the Agege Federal Constituency seat currently held by first-term lawmaker Dr. Wale Ahmed.

Following the directive, it was gathered that Obasa has begun discreet mobilisation within Agege, engaging grassroots supporters as he repositions for his new political direction.