Hamzat Unveils ‘The Lagos Promise’ Manifesto

On October 30, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, unveiled his manifesto at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Lagos. The event was attended by thousands, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his wife Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and former Governor Babatunde Fashola.

Hamzat's manifesto, titled ‘The Lagos Promise (Ileri Eko)’, is structured around seven pillars and 100 pledges focusing on healthcare, education, infrastructure, transportation, economic development, employment, security, housing, environmental sustainability, and institutional accountability. He emphasized the importance of accountability, stating, “A promise is a debt,” and urged Lagosians to hold him accountable for his commitments.

Hamzat shared personal experiences that shaped his public service philosophy, including a significant encounter with Chief Obafemi Awolowo at the age of 14 and the influence of his father, Alhaji Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat, a former Commissioner for Public Transportation in Lagos.