Lagos head of service Muri-Okunola plays down governorship ambition

Lagos State head of service Hakeem Muri-Okunola has drummed support for governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, saying he does not have any plan to replace the sitting governor in 2023.

The top Lagos official was reacting to reports alleging that he is interested in the state’s governorship election in 2023.

In a statement on Sunday, Muri-Okunola said he supports Sanwo-Olu and his administration’s plan to develop good policies and infrastructure in Lagos.

The head of service said those behind the publications are working to “plant a seed of discord between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and me”.

“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,” Muri-Okunola said.

“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.”