How Hamzat stepped down for me in 2018-Sanwo olu
…commened his deputy for later accepting to run with him
By Tunde Abatan
Lagos state governor,Babajide Olusola Sanwo olu has narrated how his deputy,Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, stepped down for him in 2018 during the race for governorship in the All Peoples Congress primaries .
In an emotion ladder speech yesterday at the Unveiling of the manifestoe of the party,he recounted how his deputy agreed to stepped down for him when Elders of the APC announced their preference for him adding that it is commendable that that he also agreed to be his running mate.
Speaking further he declared that since they assumed duty in 2019,Hamzat has never looked back in the way he cooperated with him to run a seamless administration.
Said he,”In the last 2712 days of our regime this man has been in the room with me.when challenges like the COVID 19 came he was there for me and with me.
Samwo olu described his deputy as a worthy friend , a rare road and bridge builder recounting that their administration and the support he got from his deputy is different from the acrimony associated with Governors and their deputies in some states the present fourth republic.
In what appeared like a valedictory speech,he said,” he ran a race without stopping but keep on running and keep running with me without looking back.”
He described his choice as a worthy successor but cautioned him to listen and finish well when he takes over after emerging victorious during the election.
“What you finish is what you leave behind don’t rock the boat of the party”.
In his response while presenting his manifestoes themed,”My Lagos Promise” Hamzat extolled the virtues of his boss and promised to build on the legacy adding,”I will build the Lagos that works.”
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He remarked further that ruling Lagos cannot be left for starters adding that accountability will be his watchword from the first 100 days in office.
Hamzat,born into a political family in Lagos as son of a late commissioner in the second republic,Alhaji Hamzat, he promised to implement 100 projects,87 of which are within the resources of the state as part of the seven point Promise.
The well attended event which took place at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Arts and Culture,Iganmu Lagos was witnessed by for Lagos State governor,Babatunde Raji Fashola,former deputy governors among who was Mrs Sarah Sosan,head of the KOH campaign team,Senator Musiliu Obanikoro,party leaders and faithful from all parts of the state.
