Lagos APC Hails Hamzat’s Performance at Governorship Debate, Highlights Experience and Policy Plans

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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised its governorship candidate, Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, over his presentation at the Lagos Governorship Debate, highlighting his experience in government and policy proposals for the state.

The party's spokesman, Hon. Seye Oladejo, said Hamzat demonstrated preparedness, institutional knowledge and an understanding of the challenges involved in governing Lagos during the debate organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium and participating media organisations.

In a statement dated November 9, 2026, Oladejo said the debate provided an opportunity for candidates to present their policy proposals and explain how they intended to address the state's development challenges.

He described Hamzat's performance as evidence of his familiarity with the workings of government, adding that his experience as a former Commissioner for Science and Technology, Commissioner for Works and two-term Deputy Governor had given him substantial institutional knowledge.

Oladejo also highlighted Hamzat's description of the debate as a job interview, saying the governorship position required an understanding of government processes, the state's economy and the structures needed to implement policies.

On specific policy areas, the APC spokesman said Hamzat outlined a multi-modal transportation plan involving rail, road and water transport, including proposals for 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and 77 electric ferries.

He said the candidate also addressed housing, including plans to expand mortgage opportunities, complete ongoing housing projects and enforce existing laws against arbitrary rental demands.

According to Oladejo, Hamzat also discussed drainage infrastructure, waste management, healthcare and social infrastructure as part of his development agenda, The Lagos Promise.

He said the proposals reflected the interconnected challenges facing Lagos as a rapidly expanding megacity and the need for coordinated long-term planning.

Oladejo commended the Nigeria Debate Consortium and participating media organisations for providing a platform for issue-based engagement, while urging residents to scrutinise the proposals presented by all candidates.

He said the future of Lagos required more than campaign slogans, calling for attention to experience, policy proposals, institutional understanding and measurable development outcomes.

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