Lagos: Hakeem Muri-Okunola Speaks On Plan To Replace Sanwo-Olu

The head of service in Lagos State, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has denied the report that he has an agenda to replace the incumbent governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Muri-Okunola stated this while reacting to reports alleging that he has a plan to contest in the governorship election in the state in 2023.

The top Lagos official in a statement released on Sunday said he supports Governor Sanwo-Olu and his government’s plan to develop good policies and infrastructure in Lagos.

According to Muri-Okunola, the people behind the claim are working to “plant a seed of discord between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and me”.

He wrote, “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.

“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.”