2027: Ikorodu APC leaders, monarchs endorse Hamzat for Lagos gov
It was another glorious outing yesterday when the Deputy Governor of Lagos State and his entourage visited Ikorodu Division. The first point of call was the residence of the former
It was another glorious outing yesterday when the Deputy Governor of Lagos State and his entourage visited Ikorodu Division.
The first point of call was the residence of the former Deputy Governor of Lagos, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, where prominent indigenous that included Ashipa Kaoli Olusanya, APC chairman in Ikorodu, Hon Olasunkanmi Tijani, among other dignitaries were present.
Accompanied the Deputy Governor were the former Senators, Muslim Obanikoro, Ganiyu Solomon, Chief Mutual Are, Hon Bode Oyedele and Special Adviser to the Governor on works, Adekunle Olayinka.
Expressing his delights in welcoming the Deputy Governor, Prince Ogunleye said, though, their expectations as Ikorodu indigene was not actialised, but as "believers in God, His wish has been fulfilled in the choice of Hamzat. We support you and we pray that God will guide you in the discharge of the onerous duty of serving Lagos".
At the residence of Asiwaju of Igbagbo Kingdom, another GAC member, Olorunfemi Bashorun also expressed the endorsement of KOH. It's not I alone, but the entire igbagbo community. "I don't have doubt in your competency, your humility and dedication to duties. God that helped those before you will see you through", he said.
Similarly, the former Head of Service (HOS) in Lagos, Prince Adesegun Ogunlewe, also attested the quality and character of Dr. Hamzat.
At the residence of Former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, it was the same rousing welcome.
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He equally support the candidature of the incoming governor .
The former works minister advised Hamzat to put together various committees that would make his administration a "resounding success".
Dr. Hamzat assured his host communities at the Ikorodu Division, on their request for the urban renewal drive, including the provision of infrastructural provisions and other necessary amenities.
"But the question is: are we ready to support the government when it's time for urban renewal, because people usually opposed to change. But without pain, it's difficult to get the urban of our dream".
He also assured that the issue of state police will help Lagos, nothing that most of the security challenges in Lagos are being orchestrated by people from other states of the federation.
