The All Progressives Congress Governorship Screening Committee has cleared Kadri Obafemi Hamzat to participate in the party’s forthcoming governorship primary ahead of the 2027 election in Lagos State.

Dr. Hamzat, who currently serves as Deputy Governor of Lagos State and is widely regarded as the consensus candidate of the APC in the state, received the committee’s approval after a screening exercise held in Abuja on Saturday.

Speaking with journalists after the exercise, Hamzat described the screening process as thorough, transparent and consistent with the democratic principles of the ruling party According to him, the committee carefully reviewed the credentials and documents submitted by aspirants and sought clarifications on aspects relating to public service, governance experience and professional background.

“The screening was designed to verify the credentials, records and experiences submitted by aspirants seeking to fly the APC flag. The essence of the screening is to ensure that everything submitted is accurate and verifiable. We submitted all required documents, and the committee asked questions based on the information provided. It is basically to confirm that what you wrote is truly reflective of your experience and service,” he stated.

Hamzat added that members of the panel requested further explanations on some of the roles he had played in government over the years, stressing that the engagement was cordial and professional. The deputy governor expressed confidence in the APC primary process and reaffirmed his commitment to the continued development of Lagos State.

“I am very comfortable with my party and confident in the democratic process. Ultimately, the decision rests with party members and the people. Our responsibility is to continue offering our best in service to the state and the country,” he said.

Hamzat also reiterated his belief in the capacity of Lagos State to maintain its position as a leading centre of innovation, governance and economic development in Nigeria. He stressed that leadership must remain focused on delivering meaningful impact and improving the welfare of citizens.