Full list influential politicians who may succeed Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos in 2027

  • The Lagos state politics is taking a major turn ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state
  • By counting, no less than six interested persons have surfaced, including Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, in the race to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
  • The 2027 governorship election is another battle for the survival of the APC in Lagos state, considering the shake-up the party experienced in the 2023 presidential election

The year 2027 is another moment when many Nigerians will troop out to vote for new leaders. Though 2027 looked like three years away, the politicians are forward-looking, with their mission intact.

Lagos state is focused on who will succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The state requires nothing more than leadership. Lagos is Africa’s commercial and industrial hub and the largest subnational economy.