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Nigerian billionaires back APC candidate Hamzat for Lagos governor in 2027

Billionaires Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote, and Abdul Samad Rabiu hosted a dinner supporting incumbent Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat's APC candidacy for Lagos governor in 2027. This signals elite consolidation behind Hamzat, potentially shaping the state's political landscape. The event underscores the influence of business magnates in Nigerian politics, though formal candidacy is not yet declared.

Premium Times Nigeria1 day agoNGengCredibility 11%View source

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