The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has expressed confidence in Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election, to deliver on the commitments in his manifesto, themed The Lagos P.R.O.M.I.S.E (Ileri Eko).

Obasa spoke on the sidelines of the formal manifesto presentation held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (formerly the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu), Lagos, on Friday, October 30.

The Lagos P.R.O.M.I.S.E (People First, Renewal, Opportunity, Machinery of Government, Inclusion, Security and Resilience, and Everyday Dignity) prioritises continuity and accountability. It outlines Hamzat’s priorities across key sectors, including transportation, environmental resilience, housing, security, healthcare, education and economic opportunity, while emphasising measurable outcomes and people-centred governance.

Describing the manifesto as a thoughtful and practical blueprint that reflects a robust understanding of Lagos State’s opportunities and challenges, Obasa commended the intellectual rigour and clear vision that went into its formulation.

He referenced Hamzat’s educational background, wealth of experience in private and public offices, and broad exposure as factors that equip him to deliver on the promises.

“For someone with his rare accretion of insight, experience, education, and exposure, I do not doubt that Dr Hamzat will sustain and build upon the developmental trajectory of Lagos State.

“He has the competence, character, and most importantly, the determination to rewrite the Lagos State socio-economic narrative,” Obasa said.

The Speaker added that Lagosians are in for a new kind of experience in governance, as Hamzat has presented a document with timelines against which his administration can be held accountable.