Hamzat meets church leader as Lagos 2027 campaign activity grows

Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has met Pastor Lazarus Muoka, the General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, as political activity increases ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Hamzat disclosed the meeting in a post on Wednesday. He said the discussion focused on the need for collective efforts to build a Lagos that works for everyone.

“I spent time today with Pastor Lazarus Muoka at The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries,” Hamzat said. He added that they discussed their “shared responsibility” and the importance of working together to achieve a better future for the state. The deputy governor said his vision remained centred on service and on creating better prospects for Lagos residents.

He also said he would continue listening and working with others to make that vision a reality. Hamzat is seeking to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027. His running mate in the Lagos governorship race, Damilola James, was also shown in photographs from the meeting with Muoka.

The Lagos All Progressives Congress Governance Advisory Council adopted Hamzat as the party’s consensus governorship candidate in April, according to the supplied report. The meeting with Muoka comes amid increased political preparations by Hamzat and the Lagos APC before the election. The report gave no details of any specific agreement reached during the visit or of any formal endorsement by Muoka or his ministry.

Hamzat’s stated purpose was to discuss cooperation and a shared approach to serving Lagos residents.