WHY I PARTICIPATED IN LAGOS GOVERNORSHIP DEBATE – HAMZAT
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has explained that his participation in the Lagos governorship debate was an opportunity to present his vision for the state and demonstrate how he intends to improve residents’ quality of life if elected in 2027.
Hamzat made the remarks after participating in the debate organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium on Sunday, November 8, bringing together governorship candidates to discuss their plans for Lagos.
Describing the debate as a job interview, the APC candidate said voters deserved an opportunity to assess the experience, competence and policy proposals of those seeking to lead the state.
He maintained that leadership should be judged by preparation, performance and the ability to deliver results rather than political promises.
During the debate, Hamzat highlighted his experience in public service and outlined his development agenda, tagged The Lagos Promise, which is built around seven pillars, seven broad areas of action and 100 pledges.
He also presented proposals to improve transportation, healthcare, housing and infrastructure across the state.
Among his major commitments were plans to deploy 4,000 compressed natural gas buses to move one million passengers daily, expand water transportation with 77 electric ferries and increase the number of primary healthcare centres operating round the clock.
Hamzat also defended the achievements of the current administration, arguing that ongoing projects and existing infrastructure should be strengthened to sustain Lagos’ development.
The debate featured other governorship candidates, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the African Democratic Congress and Funso Doherty of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, who presented alternative approaches to addressing the state’s challenges.
The event provided voters with an opportunity to compare the candidates’ proposals on critical issues, including traffic congestion, flooding, housing affordability, education and the cost of living.
Hamzat urged Lagos residents to look beyond political rhetoric and assess candidates based on their records, experience and practical plans for the future of the state.
