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Otedola Hosts Dinner for APC Governorship Candidate Hamzat with Business Titans Dangote and Rabiu

In a show of political support, billionaire Femi Otedola gathered prominent business leaders, including Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu, to rally behind Lagos APC candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 governorship election. Rabiu extended his best wishes to Hamzat, emphasizing the importance of unity among business and political leaders in Lagos.

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Mon, 19 Oct 2026• 2 min read
Otedola Hosts Dinner for APC Governorship Candidate Hamzat with Business Titans Dangote and Rabiu
Otedola Hosts Dinner for APC Governorship Candidate Hamzat with Business Titans Dangote and Rabiu — The Abuja Times Newsroom

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola recently hosted a significant dinner gathering in Lagos, bringing together influential figures from Nigeria's business community to discuss the upcoming 2027 governorship election. Among the esteemed guests were Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, and Abdulsamad Rabiu, the chairman of BUA Group, both of whom are key players in the country’s economic landscape.

The dinner was primarily aimed at showing support for Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Lagos State governor. During the event, Rabiu expressed his heartfelt wishes for Hamzat's success, highlighting the crucial role that collaboration between the private sector and political leadership plays in the development of Lagos.

Rabiu’s endorsement adds significant weight to Hamzat’s campaign, as he seeks to build a coalition that can address the diverse challenges facing the state, including infrastructure, security, and economic growth. As the 2027 elections approach, the alignment of business interests with political ambitions could shape the future governance of Lagos.

This gathering exemplifies the intertwined nature of business and politics in Nigeria, where influential entrepreneurs often play pivotal roles in political campaigns. The dinner not only showcased Otedola's commitment to supporting his chosen candidate but also illustrated the potential impact of strategic alliances in the competitive political landscape of Lagos State.

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