There Was No Agreement’ — Hamzat Reacts To One-Term Governor Claims Ahead Of 2027

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has dismissed claims that he has agreed to serve only one term if elected governor in the 2027 governorship election, insisting that no such arrangement exists.

Hamzat made the clarification during an interview with Vanguard, where he spoke about his governorship ambition, his vision for Lagos and his plans to improve governance across the state.

Responding to speculation about a possible one-term agreement, the deputy governor stated unequivocally that no such deal had been reached.

“There is no agreement,” he said when asked whether he had committed to serving only a single four-year term if elected.

Speaking on leadership, Hamzat described the governor’s role as that of a team captain responsible for coordinating experts across different sectors to achieve a common vision.

“The governor is like the captain of a team. A state has many experts, but the governor’s responsibility is to align their expertise with a clear vision and ensure effective delivery,” he explained.

According to him, every policy and project undertaken by government should ultimately improve the lives of residents and enhance their overall quality of life.

Looking ahead to the 2027 election, Hamzat disclosed that his campaign manifesto is undergoing final review after extensive consultations with stakeholders across Lagos.

He revealed that the original document spans about 537 pages and addresses critical sectors including education, healthcare, security, water supply, transportation and urban development.

“Our manifesto is ready. We’re reviewing it because it’s quite extensive,” he said, adding that it has been streamlined following feedback from various interest groups.

Hamzat noted that the central objective of his proposed policies is to make life easier and more comfortable for Lagos residents.

“One issue that keeps coming to mind is how we can make it easier and better for people to live and thrive in our city,” he said.

The deputy governor also identified security as one of his top priorities, promising to strengthen the state’s security architecture through increased investment in technology and improved coordination among security agencies.

“We will commit whatever resources are necessary and do everything required to ensure Lagos remains a safe and secure state,” he said.

Hamzat also spoke about his working relationship with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, dismissing suggestions that their long-standing partnership could be affected by a possible transition of power.

He described Sanwo-Olu as both his principal and longtime friend, saying their years of collaboration have been built on mutual respect and shared goals.

“If we have worked together for all these years without conflict, why would there be disagreement during a handover?” he said.

While acknowledging that differences of opinion are inevitable in government, Hamzat stressed that such issues should always be resolved in the interest of the people.

“Governor Sanwo-Olu and I have been friends for many years, and that relationship remains strong,” he added.