2027: Hamzat, right man for Lagos — Senator Ashafa

A former representative of Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, has  urged Lagos residents to support the aspiration of  the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 elections, saying he is the right man for the job.

The former senator made his position known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos State.

He said that Hamzat possessed the competence, experience, and leadership qualities required to sustain the development strides of the state.

According to him, support for him is support for continuity, progress, stability, and accelerated socio-economic development in the state.

Ashafa said: “Dr. Hamzat is a tested and trusted public servant with an outstanding record of performance.

“Lagosians can confidently entrust the future of the state to him because he has demonstrated capacity, integrity, and commitment to public service.”

He said that the APC governorship candidate as a widely accepted and marketable candidate whose achievements in public office had endeared him to many residents across the state.

He added: “Hamzat is a sellable candidate with proven competence and experience.

“I urge all residents to support him because he represents the continuity of purposeful and people-oriented governance.”

Ashafa called on party members and supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation and community engagement ahead of the 2027 general election.

He said: “The strength of the APC has always been its grassroots support.

“Every member should become an ambassador of the party by reaching out to families, neighbours, and communities with our message of continuity and development.”

The senator dismissed suggestions of disunity within the APC, insisting that members remained united and committed to ensuring the party’s victory at the polls.

He said: “There is no division within our party. 

“We are united, focused, and determined to deliver victory for Dr. Hamzat and President Bola Tinubu.

“The challenges experienced during the last general election, 2023, in Lagos State have strengthened our resolve to work harder.”

Ashafa expressed confidence that the APC would secure victory by a comfortable margin in Lagos State and across the country in the 2027 general election.

He added: “I am optimistic that Nigerians and Lagosians will once again renew their confidence in the APC because of its achievements and commitment to national development.

“We are confident of winning convincingly.”

The former senator commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his administration remarkable achievements in infrastructure, transportation, education, healthcare, and economic development.

Ashafa said: “Governor Sanwo-Olu has laid a solid foundation through impactful projects and people-centred policies.

“Dr. Hamzat understands the vision of this administration and has the capacity to consolidate on these achievements for the benefit of all Lagosians.”

He also urged youths, women, and first-time voters to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and actively participate in the electoral process.

He said that their votes would determine the future of Lagos State.

He said: “Our democracy can only grow when citizens participate actively in elections.

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