APC Primaries: Hamzat to Strengthen Lagos Gains, Says Sanwo‑Olú

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo‑Olú, attended the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary at Ward E3 on Lagos Island on Thursday, describing the exercise as peaceful, orderly, and a reflection of internal party democracy.

Arriving at the polling venue with his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo‑Olú, the governor said the direct primary allowed ward‑level party members to freely participate in selecting the party’s governorship candidate.

After casting his vote, Sanwo‑Olú praised the conduct of the exercise and the turnout of party faithful.

“This process shows that our party believes in democracy and inclusiveness,” he said. “Party members have come out peacefully to exercise their civic responsibility and elect their preferred aspirant. We have seen electoral officials and party representatives carrying out their duties professionally, and I am impressed with the level of participation at the grassroots.”

Sanwo‑Olú declared his support for the current deputy governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, who is the sole aspirant in the primary at the ward.

The governor expressed confidence that Hamzat would emerge as the party’s flag bearer and ultimately win the governorship election.

“I have confidence in Dr Hamzat’s capacity, competence and understanding of governance in Lagos State. He has contributed immensely to the progress we have recorded as an administration. I believe he will sustain and build on the developmental strides achieved over the years,” Sanwo‑Olú said.

Also speaking, Mr Alade Folawiyo, chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, described the turnout as impressive and expressed optimism that Hamzat would consolidate the achievements of the Sanwo‑Olú administration if elected governor.

Folawiyo added that the deputy governor possessed adequate experience and understanding of Lagos governance, and that continuity in leadership would sustain ongoing infrastructural development and security improvements across the state. (NAN)

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