The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State officially announces Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the running mate to Dr. Obafemi Hamzat for the February 2027 governorship election. Multiple reports say the party makes the announcement following consultations within the APC in Lagos, with the Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, presenting Sonayon-James as the deputy governorship candidate. The Punch reports Sonayon-James is 41 years old. After the announcement, Vanguard reports that Sonayon-James thanks President Bola Tinubu and other APC leaders, citing their contributions to the growth of democracy in Nigeria, and pledges support for Hamzat as the ticket’s campaign proceeds. Together, the outlets describe the decision as part of the APC’s preparations for the 2027 Lagos governorship race, with Hamzat as the gubernatorial candidate and Sonayon-James selected to run alongside him as his deputy.