The Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has reacted to reports that he intends to contest the 2023 governorship seat in the state.
The Head of Service reacted to the development in a statement on Sunday amid several publications alleging his interest.
This also comes as Lagosians wait for Sanwo-Olu to officially renew his interest in seeking for a second term.
Muri-Okunola said those behind the news of his interest in the governorship race were only out to plant a seed of discord between him and Sanwo-Olu.
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He equally accused them of playing the religious card, adding that he remains committed to the Sanwo-Olu Administration and focused on his present job.
He said: “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.”
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