01/06/2026
APC Reportedly Selects Damilola Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s Running Mate for 2027 Lagos Governorship Race
There are strong indications that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has settled for Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as its deputy governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
Sources within the party revealed that Sonayon-James is expected to run alongside Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, who recently emerged as the APC governorship candidate.
A familiar face in grassroots politics, Damilola Sonayon-James serves as the Deputy State Chairman of the APC in Lagos State.
She rose to prominence as the State Assistant Woman Leader and was later elevated to the role of Deputy State Chairman of the APC in Lagos State.
She has also served as a Supervisory Councillor for Agriculture and Social Services in Badagry West LCDA.
Beyond politics, she is also an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expert and Sustainability Risk Consultant with years of experience in public service and community development.
She is from the royal family of Kweme Kingdom in Badagry West LCDA and has remained actively involved in political mobilization and grassroots engagement within the area.
Before taking up her current party position.