'If not for Hamzat, I wouldn't be governor' - Sanwo-Olu opens up

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed the pivotal role played by his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, in his path to becoming governor in 2019. Speaking at an event in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu recounted how Hamzat voluntarily stepped aside during the contentious 2018 All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primaries, allowing him to assume the coveted ticket.

Hamzat was one of the front-runners for the position, boasting significant support throughout the state, but Sanwo-Olu chose to prioritize the party's interests over his personal ambitions. "If not for Hamzat, I wouldn't be governor today," the governor declared emotionally. Hamzat not only relinquished his aspirations but also rallied his supporters to champion Sanwo-Olu's candidacy, a decisive factor that secured his victory in both the primary and the subsequent general elections.

The governor praised Hamzat as a true friend, a steadfast deputy, and a man of remarkable humility, lamenting that many politicians would not have made such a selfless sacrifice. "Hamzat is a dependable partner," Sanwo-Olu emphasized. "He has been with me through thick and thin. He is loyal and very humble. What he did for me in 2018, I will never forget."