Organised labour in Lagos State has declared support for the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as he prepares for a possible governorship bid in 2027.
The endorsement came from the Lagos leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), who jointly threw their weight behind his ambition during activities marking the 2026 World Labour Day at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Friday.
The NLC Chairperson in the state, Agnes Funmi Sessi, alongside the TUC leader, Abiodun Aladetan, led the declaration, which signals increasing backing for Hamzat from labour circles within the state.
Their position adds to a growing list of political and institutional endorsements already shaping the early conversation around succession politics in Lagos.
Within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), key figures including the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have previously indicated support for Hamzat as a preferred successor. The governor has framed the move as part of a broader agreement aimed at ensuring continuity in governance and sustained development across the state.
Additional support has also been recorded from the APC state leadership, led by Cornelius Ojelabi, as well as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Various groups, including the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), have also publicly aligned with the deputy governor’s aspiration.
This is not the first time labour unions in Lagos are aligning with the Sanwo-Olu-Hamzat political partnership. During the 2023 governorship election cycle, both the NLC and TUC had backed the joint ticket, which eventually secured a second term in office.
Responding to the latest wave of endorsements, Hamzat expressed appreciation to his supporters and reiterated his commitment to consolidating ongoing projects in Lagos State. He also pledged to pursue governance anchored on continuity, inclusiveness and accountability.
