FULL LIST: Top politicians who may succeed Sanwo-Olu as Lagos governor in 2027

  • The Lagos political scene is buzzing as talks about Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s successor begin to surface
  • Ahead of the 2027 general elections, names like Mudashiru Obasa, Funso Doherty, and Abdul-Azeez Adediran are quietly entering discussions
  • Other names, like Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Femi Gbajabiamila, the chief of staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are also being mentioned as potential candidates

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria.

Ikeja, Lagos state – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, will complete his constitutionally-allowed eight years in office in May 2027.