2027: LAGOS APC Unveils 41- Year- Old Sonayon-James As Hamzat’s Running Mate 

By Rotela Oguns

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos chapter has announced 41-year-old Damilola Sonayon-James as the running mate to Obafemi Hamzat who recently as the party’s governorship consensus candidate for 2027 general elections.

Lagos APC chairman and chairman of the forum of APC state chairmen, Cornelius Ojelabi, announced the decision Monday.

Cornelius noted that Sonayon-James was not foisted on the party adding that her emergence followed extensive consultations and a rigorous selection process.

Highlighting the criteria considered before Lagos APC  picked Sonayon-James, Cornelius named competence, leadership capacity, grassroots acceptance, party loyalty, and the ability to contribute to the development of Lagos state.

He said Sonayon-James distinguished herself through her commitment to service, dedication to the party, and track record of leadership in public and private life.

Ojelabi expressed confidence in the APC ticket, describing the Hamzat-Sonayon-James combination as one capable of advancing the state’s development agenda.

He urged Lagos residents to support the party in the election.

“A vote for the party represents a vote for continuity, prosperity, inclusive growth, and a greater Lagos,” he said.

Sonayon-James currently serves as the state deputy woman leader of the APC.

She is popularly known among supporters as “Sisi Eko of APC”.

Sonayon-James is a governance and development professional with more than 15 years of experience in public policy, institutional development, sustainability, risk governance, human capital strategy, stakeholder engagement, and community development.

She previously served as supervisor for agriculture and social services in Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA).