The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is set to unveil the 2027 governorship election manifesto of its candidate, Doctor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday, October 30, with a focus on sustaining development and promoting inclusive governance.
Director-General of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-Kadri Obafemi Hamzat (PBAT-KOH) Campaign Council, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, announced this at a press conference in Ikeja, Lagos, on Sunday.
Obanikoro said the event would hold at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
He said the manifesto would present Hamzat’s vision, priorities and plans for the continued development of Lagos State.
According to Obanikoro, the campaign is anchored on continued shared progress and inclusivity, with a commitment to building on existing achievements while ensuring that no resident is excluded from development because of religion, ethnicity, gender, social status or place of origin.
He described Lagos as a major centre of commerce, investment, technology, innovation and culture, but noted that its growing population and limited landmass continued to place pressure on transportation, housing, infrastructure, healthcare, security, education and environmental management.
Obanikoro said successive administrations, from that of President Bola Tinubu when he was governor to those of Babatunde Fashola, Akinwunmi Ambode and the incumbent, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had contributed to the state’s development.
He argued that continuity should not mean retaining existing approaches without change, but protecting successful initiatives, correcting shortcomings and building on established foundations.
The campaign director-general said Hamzat’s experience in the private and public sectors would inform his approach to governance.
He cited Hamzat’s doctorate in Systems Process Engineering from Cranfield University in England, his previous work with international financial institutions, including Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Citibank, as well as his service as a commissioner and deputy governor of Lagos State.
Obanikoro stated that the campaign had consulted religious leaders, traditional rulers, market women, traders, young people, professionals, artisans and community leaders across the state.
He said the consultations were intended to ensure that the concerns and aspirations of residents informed the candidate’s development priorities.
Obanikoro said the manifesto would subsequently be made available for download to enable members of the public to examine its proposals and submit feedback through appropriate party channels.
He urged Lagosians and other stakeholders to follow the presentation, describing the campaign’s message as a call to “move forward together.”
