Mr Akintoye, expressed concern over the increasing wave of kidnappings targeting schools.
Residents described the declaration as victory for grassroots politics.
He said the lawmaker was not straightforward about his role in Mr Obasa’s impeachment saga.
He said party leaders in the constituency encouraged him to join the race.
He urged his supporters to remain loyal to Mr Obasa and follow party directives for the 2027 elections.
“I just returned from Abuja, and the conversation remains the same—Dr Obafemi Hamzat is the next governor of Lagos state,” said Mr Obasa.
He congratulated Nigerians, especially Christians, on the 2026 Easter celebration.
Mr Obasa said submission by The Economist magazine on Tinubu’s reforms signified that Nigeria was in safe hands under him.
Mr Ambode praised Mr Tinubu’s leadership and legacy, urging Nigerians to rally behind his re-election bid.
Mrs Tinubu said the programmes were designed to complement Federal Government efforts to improve Nigerians’ well-being.
