The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has expressed confidence in Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, to deliver on the commitments in his manifesto, themed The Lagos P.R.O.M.I.S.E (Ileri Eko).
Obasa spoke on the sidelines of the formal manifesto presentation held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (formerly known as the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu), Lagos, on Friday, October 30.
The Lagos P.R.O.M.I.S.E (People First, Renewal, Opportunity, Machinery of Government, Inclusion, Security and Resilience, and Everyday Dignity) prioritises continuity and accountability and outlines Dr Hamzat’s priorities across key sectors, including transportation, environmental resilience (flood/waste management), housing, security, healthcare, education, and economic opportunity while emphasising measurable outcomes, people-centred governance, and the consolidation of existing infrastructure projects such as the state’s rail lines.
Describing the manifesto as a thoughtful and practical blueprint that reflects a robust understanding of Lagos State’s opportunities and challenges, Obasa commended the intellectual rigour and clear vision that went into its formulation.
He referenced Dr Hamzat’s educational background, wealth of experience in private and public offices, and broad exposure as potent factors that have made him well-acquitted to deliver on the promises contained in the manifesto.
According to the Speaker, these qualities equip Hamzat with the capacity to lead effectively and build on the foundations already laid in the state. “For someone with his rare accretion of insight, experience, education, and exposure, I do not doubt that Dr Hamzat will sustain and build upon the developmental trajectory of Lagos State.
“He has the competence, character, and most importantly, the determination to rewrite the Lagos State socio-economic narrative.”
Speaker Obasa concluded that Lagosians are in for a new kind of experience in governance, as Dr Hamzat has presented them with a document that has timelines with which his administration can be held accountable.
