The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will unveil the manifesto of its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Director General of the PBAT-KOH Campaign Council, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, introduced this on Sunday at a press convention held on the marketing campaign workplace on Sobo Arobiodu Street, GRA, Ikeja.
Obanikoro mentioned the launch will maintain on the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, previously the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, from 3pm to 5pm, with arrivals from 11am.
He mentioned the occasion will present the platform for Hamzat, popularly often known as KOH, to current his imaginative and prescient, priorities and plans for the continued improvement of Lagos.
“The future of Lagos is too important to be left to chance because the decisions we make today will determine the opportunities available to our children, the strength of our economy, and the quality of life of millions of people who call this state home,” Obanikoro mentioned.
He mentioned the marketing campaign is anchored on two rules: continued shared progress and inclusivity.
“Continued shared progress means working together to build a stronger Lagos on the foundation and master plan, creating more opportunities, and improving the lives of our people without break in continuity. Inclusivity means that nobody should be left behind because of religion, tribe, gender, social status, or place of origin,” he mentioned.
Obanikoro mentioned Lagos, with an estimated inhabitants of about 25 million individuals, faces severe calls for in transportation, human capital improvement, housing, infrastructure, safety, healthcare and environmental administration, which require skilled management and cautious planning.
He traced the event of the state from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure as governor via the administrations of Babatunde Fashola, Akinwunmi Ambode and incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, saying Hamzat will construct on these foundations.
“Continuity is not about doing things the same way simply because they have been done before. It is about protecting what works, correcting what needs improvement and building on existing progress,” he mentioned.
Obanikoro highlighted Hamzat’s credentials, noting that he earned a PhD in Systems Process Engineering from Cranfield University, England, at 28, labored with Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Citibank within the United States, and served as a three-time commissioner and deputy governor of Lagos State.
He additionally pointed to the achievements of the Sanwo-Olu administration, together with the Blue and Red rail traces, lots of of accomplished roads and bridges, enhancements in colleges and hospitals, housing tasks and assist for companies and younger individuals.
The marketing campaign DG mentioned the candidate and the marketing campaign organisation have launched into large consultations with non secular leaders, conventional rulers, market ladies, merchants, younger individuals, professionals, artisans and neighborhood leaders.
“Leadership must listen before it acts. We want the concerns of ordinary Lagosians to inform our priorities,” he mentioned.
He mentioned though the launch is strictly by invitation on account of restricted seats, proceedings might be broadcast stay from 3pm to 5pm on Channels TV, ARISE TV, TVC, LTV, News Central, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
He added that after the presentation, the manifesto might be made obtainable for obtain for members of the general public to review and supply suggestions via celebration channels.
“The message of this campaign is clear: Lagos, let us move forward together,” Obanikoro mentioned.
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