As the 2023 General Elections draw nearer, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has called on Nigerians to vote for a visionary and credible leader like the first civilian Governor of the State, late Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande who left indelible footprints in the state.
The Deputy Governor gave this charge today while speaking at the 2nd year Remembrance/Anniversary Prayers for Late Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande held at Jakandes Residence at Ilupeju.
Dr. Hamzat who eulogized the Late former governor for the numerous developmental and people-oriented programs and policies he initiated as governor of the State, added that the country needs a visionary leader with integrity like the late Alhaji Lateef Jakande who was selfless, highly committed, and passionate about the wellbeing of the citizens and growth of the country.
He, therefore, charged politicians in the country to emulate the virtues of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande whom he described as a fantastic leader, quintessential politician, and an administrator par excellence who had the foresight on the development of the State.
Speaking further, he charged Lagosians to ensure they do the right thing by voting for the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the State because it is a government that has done well and needs to continue what it has started and make life easier for Lagosians.
He also charged all to vote massively for the Presidential Candidate, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who he stated has the capacity, antecedents; connectivity, and the boldness to move the country forward.
Hamzat, therefore, stressed that Nigerians must desist from any form of sentiments and vote for a president that has a track record of success and can identify talents, skills, and intellect for the good of the people like Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said, “I just hope Nigerians while voting will see tomorrow and pursue it by voting for Asiwaju”
In his sermon at the event, Imam Hakeem Awwal highlighted the attributes of a good leader, which include being courageous, listening hears to the yearnings and aspirations of the citizens; must have integrity amongst others which he says the late Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande had.
Prayers were later offered for the repose of the soul of the deceased, the family, children, the state, and the nation in general. The highlight of the event was the launch of the Alhaji Lateef KayodeJakande Health Foundation set up to assist the less privileged and needy in the society to access good health and education.
