Hamzat gave up governorship ambition for me in 2018 — Sanwo-Olu
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Verified Synthesis~70s readLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has recalled how his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, withdrew from the 2018 governorship race to support his emergence as the All Progressives Congress candidate. “Back in September 2018, Femi Hamzat wanted to be Governor of Lagos State.
Context & Background
- ✦Sanwo-Olu said Hamzat, despite having the experience and political backing to contest the election, accepted the decision of party leaders to step aside and later agreed to run as his deputy.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Friday:The governor disclosed this in a post on his X account on Friday, describing Hamzat’s decision as an act of selflessness he had not forgotten.2027:The governor’s remarks came as Hamzat unveiled his governorship manifesto, tagged The Lagos PROMISE, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.Today:Today, you have seen the man who is already running.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has recalled how his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, withdrew from the 2018 governorship race to support his emergence as the All Progressives Congress candidate.
- “Back in September 2018, Femi Hamzat wanted to be Governor of Lagos State.
- Sanwo-Olu said Hamzat, despite having the experience and political backing to contest the election, accepted the decision of party leaders to step aside and later agreed to run as his deputy.
Key Facts:Friday: The governor disclosed this in a post on his X account on Friday, describing Hamzat’s decision as an act of selflessness he had not forgotten.2027: The governor’s remarks came as Hamzat unveiled his governorship manifesto, tagged The Lagos PROMISE, ahead of the 2027 governorship election.Today: Today, you have seen the man who is already running.
Editorial Excerpt
“It takes a rare man to put down what he wants without nursing a grudge. Femi shook my hand and five weeks later, agreed to run...
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has recalled how his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, withdrew from the 2018 governorship race to support his emergence as the All Progressives Congress candidate.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
“Back in September 2018, Femi Hamzat wanted to be Governor of Lagos State.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The governor disclosed this in a post on his X account on Friday, describing Hamzat’s decision as an act of selflessness he had not forgotten.
