Former Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has congratulated Kadri Obafemi Hamzat on his emergence as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State.
The position was contained in a press release issued on Thursday, April 30, 2026, by Ambode, where he expressed support for Hamzat’s candidacy and the party’s direction.
Ambode said, “I join my fellow members of the All Progressives Congress to congratulate my brother and friend, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on his emergence as the Consensus Governorship Candidate of our great party, the APC.”
He added that Hamzat’s engagement with party leaders and members showed commitment to shared values, stating, “Your deliberate and purposeful consultations with the Party hierarchy and all members of the Party have demonstrated you are a true Party man committed to the Party’s ideals and values of Unity and Progress.”
The former governor noted that Hamzat’s emergence reflects years of service, saying, “Your adoption as our Party’s consensus candidate is a reflection of your loyalty, hardwork and dedication to the party for over two decades. I am sure that our State will benefit immensely from your wealth of experience and skills in governance.”
Ambode also reaffirmed his backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing the need for continuity at the federal level.
“As I congratulate Dr. Hamzat on his adoption, I restate my unshakeable commitment to support the re-election of our Leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” he said.
He further stated, “I strongly believe that the greater prosperity of Lagos and indeed Nigeria is firmly tied to the continued governance of Mr. President. I am confident that Mr. President’s vision and aspirations for our nation will yield bountiful returns and put us on the path of growth and prosperity.”
Speaking on preparations ahead of the elections, Ambode said party members were ready to mobilise support across levels.
“We are ready to roll up our sleeves and work to deliver landslide victories for our Party at both the State and Federal levels as the process unfolds,” he said.
He added that the Lagos chapter of the party was targeting strong voter turnout, noting, “As Lagos APC, our mission should be to deliver at least 3 million votes for Mr. President and support other States in Southwest to deliver great results. We must return all our Party-nominated Senators and Representatives to the National Assembly.”
Ambode expressed optimism about the future of the state and the country, saying, “By the grace of Almighty God, the best days of Lagos and Nigeria are still ahead of us.”