She will run alongside incumbent Deputy Governor Femi Hamzat, who recently emerged as the party's governorship candidate.A grassroots politician, Sonayon-James currently serves as the Assistant State Woman Leader of the APC in Lagos.
She is also an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expert and Sustainability Risk Consultant with a career spanning public service, community development, and political mobilisation.Sonayon-James hails from the royal family of Kweme Kingdom in Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), where she has built a strong presence in grassroots politics and community engagement.
Before her current role in the party, she served as Supervisory Councillor for Agriculture and Social Services in Badagry West LCDA.An official announcement from the party is expected in the coming days.