A politician, Funso Doherty, has announced that he has accepted the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, nomination to run as the party’s governorship candidate in Lagos in the 2027 election.

He made this known in a post on social media on Friday.

“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.

I am deeply grateful for the confidence our great party has placed in me and for our shared belief that Lagos deserves much better— inclusive leadership that works for everyone.

“The real work begins now. Together, we will build the Lagos that we know is possible. My friends, it’s time – O TI Ya!,”he said.

Doherty had defected from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to the NDC ahead of the primaries.

He had declared his intention to contest the Lagos State governorship election under the ADC before his defection from the party.