Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled an ambitious 100-point manifesto, promising a more prosperous Lagos through improved infrastructure, healthcare, education, transportation, security and economic opportunities. However, with Lagos residents still expecting solutions to persistent traffic congestion, rising living costs, housing challenges and infrastructure pressure, the big question is whether these political promises will eventually translate into visible improvements or become another lengthy election-season wish list.
Hamzat presented his manifesto, titled The Lagos Promise (Ileri Eko), on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Iganmu, Lagos. The APC candidate said his vision was to continue the developmental direction of previous administrations while placing residents, particularly children and young people, at the centre of governance. With 100 pledges now on the table, Lagosians have plenty of proposals to examine and, eventually, reasons to demand accountability.
HAMZAT: 100 PLEDGES, FROM HOSPITAL BEDS TO THE FOURTH MAINLAND BRIDGE
Among the major commitments outlined by Hamzat is a plan to provide 580 additional hospital beds, improve access to quality healthcare and pursue the establishment of a university of medicine to create more opportunities for young Nigerians seeking careers in the health sector. He also promised stronger teachers’ development programmes, improved compensation packages for Lagos workers and initiatives to empower young people with skills relevant to the present and future economy.
Infrastructure and transportation also occupy important positions in the manifesto. Hamzat promised to improve roads, strengthen the state’s transport system and activate the long-discussed Fourth Mainland Bridge project. He further pledged cheaper broadband, improved security, affordable housing opportunities and measures to reduce the cost of food from farms to consumers. In other words, the proposed Lagos transformation is expected to reach hospitals, classrooms, roads, markets and even residents’ internet connections.
SANWO-OLU BACKS SUCCESSION PLAN AS ACCOUNTABILITY BECOMES THE BIG TEST
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu welcomed Hamzat’s ambition, praising his loyalty, experience and contributions to the state’s development. He recalled that Hamzat had sacrificed his own governorship ambition in 2018 to allow him to emerge as the APC candidate, eventually becoming his running mate. Sanwo-Olu also expressed confidence that Lagos would experience a peaceful transition from one administration to another without political rancour. His endorsement adds political weight to Hamzat’s candidacy, although the final decision will rest with Lagos voters.
Interestingly, further details of the manifesto reveal that the 100 pledges are not all presented as equally guaranteed commitments. According to the published breakdown, 87 are firm commitments within the powers of the state government, while 13 depend on consultations with the Federal Government and other institutions. Hamzat has also promised to introduce a public performance scorecard so residents can monitor implementation and hold his administration accountable. This is perhaps one of the most important aspects of the announcement: Lagosians will not only be listening to campaign speeches but will have a proposed mechanism for measuring delivery. Premium Times Nigeria +1
The election calendar also deserves clarification. INEC’s current official schedule places the governorship and State House of Assembly elections on February 6, 2027, not February 6, 2026, as mistakenly stated in the supplied material. The presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for January 16, 2027. Independent National Electoral Commission +1
Ultimately, Hamzat has placed an ambitious development agenda before Lagosians, covering healthcare, education, transportation, security, employment and economic prosperity. But in a state where residents want functioning infrastructure and measurable improvements in their daily lives, the real political test will be implementation rather than the number of promises contained in a manifesto. Will the Fourth Mainland Bridge finally move closer to reality, and will ordinary Lagosians feel the difference? Watch OGM News NG for further developments as the 2027 governorship race gathers momentum.
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