By AbdulAzeez AbdulAzeez Olumide
In the race for political leadership, popularity often commands attention. Yet history repeatedly shows that the leaders who leave lasting legacies are not always the most visible; they are often those who possess the competence, experience, and capacity to translate vision into results.
As discussions surrounding the future leadership of Lagos State gather momentum, one name continues to feature prominently in political and governance circles: Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. The question is no longer whether he has the ambition to lead, but whether his record in public service provides sufficient justification for those who believe he is prepared for the state’s highest office.
So I say the question “ What exactly has Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat done to justify being considered a strong contender for the governorship of Lagos State?” is a legitimate question. In every thriving democracy, those who seek leadership must be subjected to public scrutiny. Leadership is not an entitlement; it is a responsibility that must be earned through service, performance, and the ability to inspire confidence.
For Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, however, the answer lies not in campaign rhetoric or political slogans, but in a decades-long record of public service, administrative competence, and measurable contributions to the growth and development of Lagos State.
