The Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed strong support for the Lagos State governorship ambition of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat.
Gbajabiamila made his position known while receiving Hamzat during a consultation visit, where he praised the deputy governor’s track record and described him as a dependable leader capable of taking Lagos forward.
According to him, Hamzat has demonstrated consistency, competence, and commitment to public service, qualities he believes make him well-suited for higher responsibility in the state.
“Dr. Hamzat, you are a man of honour, and it shows by not taking things for granted, judging by this consultation move,” Gbajabiamila said.
He added that his support for the deputy governor was firm and unreserved, stressing confidence in his ability to lead effectively.
“But I am saying it publicly that you can take me for granted because I have confidence in your ability and capacity. So, take my support for granted,” he said.
“My constituency, Surulere, is for you and Lagos is for you.”
Earlier at the meeting, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Musiliu Obanikoro, noted that Hamzat’s consultation efforts had recorded widespread acceptance across political and community structures in the state.
“I can confidently tell the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu that the level of endorsement has been overwhelming,” Obanikoro stated.
Members of Hamzat’s delegation included the Secretary of the GAC, Alhaji Muti Are; Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon; Bode Oyedele; Engr. Adekunle Olayinka; and Dr. Hakeem Shittu, among others.
Others in attendance were Saheed Kekereekun, Dr. Jebe, and Rasaq Ajala.
The development signals growing political momentum around the deputy governor’s consultations as stakeholders continue alignments ahead of future electoral contests in Lagos State.
