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By Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The Languages State Head of Service (HoS), Hakeem Muri-Okunolao, has said he does not have any plan to replace Babajide Sanwo-Olu as governor of the state.
Muri-Okunola, who was reacting to reports that he is interested in becoming the governor of the state in 2023, said he supports Sanwo-Olu and his administration’s plan to develop good policies and infrastructure in Lagos State.
In a statement he personally signed on Sunday, the HoS 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.
“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,” Muri-Okunola said.