Nigeria, June 9 -- The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced Damilola Sonayon-James, a party leader and development professional, as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 governorship election.

This was announced in a statement signed by the Lagos APC chairperson, Cornelius Ojelabi, who said Ms Sonayon-James emerged after extensive consultations and a selection process involving party stalwarts across the state.

According to the party, the 41-year-old deputy governorship nominee was chosen based on her leadership credentials, grassroots appeal, loyalty to the APC and capacity to contribute to governance in Lagos.

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