Hamzat, Deputy Governorship Candidate Visit MFM’s Olukoya Ahead of 2027 Poll
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Hamzat, Deputy Governorship Candidate Visit MFM’s Olukoya Ahead of 2027 Poll

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Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Obafemi Hamzat, has visited the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, alongside his running mate, Damilola James. Hamzat disclosed the visit in a post on his X account on Thursday, describing the engagement as an opportunity to reflect on the values that shape communities and the institutions that support residents. He said the focus remained on listening to Lagos residents, understanding their needs and building a state where development improves everyday life. “Our focus remains on listening to Lagosians, understanding their needs and building a state where progress makes a real difference in people’s everyday lives,” he wrote.

The visit comes ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election and follows Hamzat’s meeting with the General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka. In a post on Wednesday, the deputy governor said their discussions centred on collective efforts to build a Lagos that works for all residents, highlighting their shared responsibility and the importance of working together towards a better future for the state. The meetings form part of Hamzat’s engagements with religious leaders ahead of the election.

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Published on October 16, 2026
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