2023: I've no interest in becoming Lagos governor - Muri-Okunola

Hakeem Muri-Okunola, head of service of Lagos State, says he has no intention to replace incumbent Babajide Sanwo-Olu as governor of the state in 2023.

In a statement, Muri-Okunola said he was in total support of the administration of Sanwo-Olu, adding that such reports were false and initiated to plant a seed of discord between him and the Governor.

He further reiterated his support for the governor and his policies aimed at transforming the state.

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According to the statement, “My attention has been drawn to several publications linking me with a fictitious race for Lagos State governor and plots to stop Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term bid. I hereby dissociate myself from all publications and innuendoes conveying such plots.

“I reiterate my support for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his administration’s THEMES Agenda – the six-pillar development plan that is the compass for his projects and policies.

“The objective of those behind these publications is obviously to plant a seed of discord between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and me.

Contrary to the statements being published by mischief-makers, who are also trying to play the religion card, I am fully focused on carrying out my duties as Head of Service of the Lagos State Government and taking the public service to greater heights”.

Iwok Iniobong

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