By Our Reporter
In continuation of his consultations with party leaders in the state, the governorship hopeful for the 2027 polls, under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has shifted his visitation to the traditional rulers in the state.
Starting from the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Aremu Osuolale Akiolu, Hazmat paid homage to the monarch at his Iga Idunganran Palace, Lagos Island.
The deputy governor was accompanied on the visit by political heavy weights in the APC, including Senator Muslim Obanikoro, Senator Ganiyu Solomon, Hon. Rasaq Ajala, Chief Bode Oyedele, among others.
Oba Akiolu who received Hamzat with enthusiasm prayed for the success of Hamzat's political ambition, describing him as a typical Omoluabi.
Later in the day, the entourage visited the former Federal Commissioner for Works, during General Yakubu Gowon's administration, Alhaji Femi Okunnu, who also expressed his appreciation for the visit.
The elder statesman also praised Hamzat for his humility, dedication to Lagos' overall development.
In the same breath, Dr. Hamzat visited Chief Orelope Adefulure, a former Deputy Governor in Lagos State, and currently, Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDG, in her Ikoyi resident.
Orelope -Adefulure equally expressed her delight for the visit, just as she also expressed confidence in Hamzat's capacity in delivering good governance to people of Lagos.
"My husband and myself were so happy to receive this August visitors. We have confidence in your capacity. We have gone a long way in this political trajectory by which I can say unequivocally that you will never disappoint Lagosians.
She also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing not only leadership, but also, steading the ship of Nigeria towards a safe haven.
"Asiwaju took bold decisions, which appeared difficult for people to bear at the beginning of his administration.But today, the narratives are changing, infrastructural development, dogged fight against insecurity and a dedicated economic redesigning," she said, urging party members to ensure that they play their civic responsibilities to ensure a resounding victory during the 2027 elections.
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