GAC, Hamzat back Olorunfemi Mustapha

As the All Progressives Congress prepares for governorship primaries across states, there is tension in Lagos as incumbent governor Sanwo-Olu lost endorsement of key party members.

Despite openly endorsing Sanwo-Olu, it was gathered that there is serious tension in his camp, with strong indications that Tinubu, as well as important members of the Governor Advisory Council – GAC and deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, have withdrawn their support for the governor.

The incumbent governor and deputy governor for a second term, according to reliable information obtained through the grapevine and made available to ENigeria Newspaper, Tinubu reiterated to governor Sanwo-Olu that his open endorsement does not imply an automatic second term ticket, as the people’s choice will be determined by the primaries currently underway.

Meanwhile, further inquiry by this newspaper revealed that more than half of the members of the GAC, including his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, do not support the incumbent.

Bitter GAC members claimed that the governor lacks the necessary leadership qualities and intelligence to lead the party from the front.

“Sanwo-Olu has gone about stirring up sentiment and obtaining public endorsements from groups and certain persons in the state because he knows the GAC key members do not support and guarantee, he would get a return ticket,” our source said.

ENigeria Newspaper observed that, unlike in the past, when a consensus candidature was the norm for Lagos, this time is different because there is a grand plan for delegates to work the magic for Tinubu, as he does not want to repeat the same strategy he used against Ambode in 2019, especially also because of the newly signed electoral act.

Our source also disclosed that the introduction of Wale Oluwo, a close supporter of former Lagos governor Ambode, into the governorship contest was merely a distraction to keep tongues from wagging if Tinubu’s candidate, Abdul-Ahmed Olorunfemi Mustapha, wins the primary.

Mr. Abdul-Ahmed Olorunfemi Mustapha, speaking before of the primaries, stated he has what it takes to address some of the city’s longings, citing education, healthcare, and infrastructure as his top concerns.

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