Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for 2027, Dr Kadri Hamzat, says he is the best candidate for the position because of his understanding of the state’s history and politics.
He spoke on Sunday at the 70th Harvest Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service of the Cherubim and Seraphim Society, Olorunsogo Parish, Ese-Ofin, Lagos.
Hamzat said anyone who does not understand a state’s history and politics would find it difficult to govern effectively. “I know the people that have ruled this state before and if I have any problems on land issues, I know where to go. Though nobody is perfect, I understand Lagos thoroughly,” he said.
He urged residents to beware of politicians who make attractive promises during campaigns. “Now we have come to the campaign period, different politicians will come to you to canvass for votes, promising heaven and earth. We in APC will not lie because we know the situation of things in the state,” he said.
“Lagos is more important than being used for jokes. Today, Nigeria is collecting over 33 per cent of GDP from Lagos. So, the state cannot be taken for granted. We cannot just allow any inexperienced person to rule the state,” he added.
The Deputy Governor said his experience in government had prepared him to lead. “I was working in New York in 2005 when President Bola Tinubu, then Governor of Lagos, visited the city. He saw me while I was presenting a paper and invited me back home to join his government,” he said. “Since then, I have worked as Commissioner for Science and Technology, Commissioner for Works and currently as Deputy Governor of the state.”
Hamzat also urged Nigerians to keep praying for the country, saying God had a purpose for creating them in Nigeria.
Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, said she was delighted to celebrate with church members. “I haven’t been here for over four years, but thank God I am here today to celebrate with you,” she said, thanking God for Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, who came from the parish.
Rev. Esther Ajayi, Founder of Love of Christ Generation Church, urged Nigerians to continue praying for their leaders and for God’s mercy.
Ojelabi, a senior apostle of the church, said the anniversary was organised to give back to society. The celebration began with a Night of Praise on Friday, followed by a medical outreach on Saturday for the rural community, which drew many people. “Today is the grand finale,” he said. He urged Nigerians to draw closer to God and religious leaders to imbibe Christian values, saying people were watching them.
Traditional rulers, APC chieftains, Lagos State commissioners, local government chairmen and members of the Lagos State House of Assembly attended the anniversary.
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