Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, stepped aside for him during the 2018 APC governorship race. Sanwo-Olu describes Hamzat as putting aside his own ambition after party leaders asked him to support Sanwo-Olu’s candidacy.
Across the reports, Sanwo-Olu frames Hamzat’s decision as loyalty and selflessness, adding that Hamzat later agreed to run beside him and eventually withdrew from the contest. The accounts also link the choice to later cooperation in office, noting they have continued working as governor and deputy since taking office in 2019.
Some outlets focus more on the personal gesture and agreement details attributed to Sanwo-Olu’s written message, while others provide added background about Hamzat’s credentials and roles. One report further ties Hamzat’s contributions in government to specific areas such as the COVID-19 period and large infrastructure initiatives, while all sources center on the same core claim about the 2018 decision-making within the APC.
