The Lagos State Prominent Indigenes Forum has endorsed the governorship aspiration of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and his running mate, Damilola Sonayon-James, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was announced during the Forum’s 2026 Socio-Political Summit held at Eko Club in Surulere, where indigenous stakeholders from the five IBILE divisions gathered to discuss the theme, “Expectations of Indigenous Lagosians in the Next Political Dispensation (2027–2031).”
Speaking after receiving the endorsement, Hamzat expressed appreciation to the Forum for its confidence in his leadership, promising to sustain inclusive governance through continuous engagement with residents across the state.
He said effective leadership can only be achieved through the collective wisdom, experience and active participation of the people.
According to him, “We cannot afford to fail, and we will not fail,” adding that Lagos occupies a strategic position whose leadership must continue to meet the expectations of its people.
Earlier, the convener of the Forum, Chief Adesunbo Onitiri, urged indigenous Lagosians to unite and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Onitiri said the Forum was shifting its focus from political endorsements to coordinated grassroots campaigns, urging supporters to mobilise voters in their communities, markets, places of worship and polling units.
He maintained that electoral victories are secured through effective grassroots organisation rather than large political rallies.
Also speaking at the summit, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, and former Senator Gbenga Ashafa called on Lagosians to strengthen voter mobilisation efforts, encourage eligible residents to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and sustain progressive leadership in the state.
The summit concluded with the Forum reaffirming its endorsement of the Hamzat-Sonayon-James ticket and pledging to mobilise indigenous Lagosians across the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.
