Prominent Lagos politician, Funso Doherty, has formally accepted the nomination of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos State election.
In an acceptance letter shared on his verified X account on Friday, Doherty expressed gratitude to the party and described his nomination as a call to serve with humility and purpose, while pledging a vision of inclusive leadership.
Accompanying his post were images showing him holding the party’s 2026 gubernatorial nomination form, alongside a campaign poster declaring him the NDC flag bearer with the Yoruba slogan “Ó TI YÁ,” meaning “it is time for change.”
“With profound humility, gratitude, and a clear sense of purpose, I accept our party’s nomination to serve as its candidate for Governor of Lagos State in 2027,” he wrote.
He added that he was grateful for the confidence reposed in him by the party, stressing that Lagos deserved more
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