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"A mother is the first Government a child will ever know, the mothers of Lagos are the makers of Lagos," the caption shared with the video reads. In the video, a speaker at a lectern marked "Lagos Forward Together" sets out his health promise, care "you can reach", and says "this work has already started": he will take maternal and child centres into the communities "that have waited longest for them." The speech is cut with scenes of women and older people under a tent, a small girl among men in kaftans, and a group in high-visibility vests walking across a sandy site.

The Class of 1976/81 of Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, supports Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat for Governor of Lagos State. "We, his classmates at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo (Class of 1976/81), proudly endorse his quest and journey to become the next Governor of Lagos State," their message reads. The video also shows the card for his manifesto presentation, The Lagos Promise (Ìlérí Èkó), and scenes from the National Women's Conference of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), where a wall reads "Supports PBAT/KOH".

"The countdown is on! Just 4 days to go!" the campaign's message reads. Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat will present his manifesto, The Lagos Promise (Ìlérí Èkó), to Lagosians on Friday 30 October 2026 at the Main Dome, National Theatre, Lagos. His message, in the campaign's words: "Hold me accountable for every promise I make. If I fail to deliver on what I have promised, you have every right to demand answers." In the video, he says of the manifesto that it is "to make sure that Lagosians can track what we say."

Frank Talk Now reports that Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Director General of the PBAT-KOH Campaign Council, has announced the launch of the manifesto of Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the APC candidate for Governor of Lagos State. He made the announcement on 25 October 2026 at a press conference at the PBAT-KOH Campaign Office in GRA, Ikeja. The manifesto presentation, The Lagos Promise (Ìlérí Èkó), will hold on Friday 30 October 2026 at the Main Dome, National Theatre, Lagos. The manifesto's theme is "LAGOS WORKS: Consolidating Progress, Securing the Future." Senator Obanikoro said it rests on six pillars, the KOH Agenda: Knowledge Economy and Human Capital; Optimized Infrastructure and Mobility; Health, Environment and Social Protection; Accountability and Security; Growth and Economic Inclusion; and Energy and Sustainable Lagos. He said it came out of consultations across the state's 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas, and he invited Lagosians to the launch. "Lagos must not go backwards. Lagos must move forward," he said.

The APC flagged off President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2027 presidential re-election campaign in Kaduna. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State spoke at the flag-off. On the schools and primary healthcare centers that had been closed, he said: "Today, I am happy to inform you that all those schools and primary healthcare centers have been reopened, Mr. President." On the Birnin Gwari corridor, he said: "Today, Mr. President, anyone can travel there with peace of mind, without a single police escort. That is true progress."

Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat joined Hon. Babajimi Benson, Member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, at his programme in Ikorodu. He said: "It was encouraging to see how the initiative is helping people and families build a better future." He added: "This reflects the spirit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on improving lives and giving more people a chance to succeed. True progress is measured by how many people we lift, how many families we support and how many lives we improve. We must continue to work together across all levels of government to ensure that development reaches every community in Lagos."

Hon. Adewale Jafojo, Mr. Dotun Adeladan and Mr. Gbenga Akintola handed the PBAT-KOH Diaspora's proposal to invite Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat to the diaspora in Europe and North America to the Director General, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on 19 October 2026. The handover took place at the PBAT-KOH 2027 Campaign Retreat at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Gbenga Akintola speaks to the camera in this video, "Why Dr. Hamzat for Governor of Lagos State?" It puts three questions to him: "What qualities do you see in Dr. Hamzat?", "What is your hope for Lagos?" and "Why should Young People Support Dr. Hamzat?"

Leaders of the PBAT-KOH Diaspora Directorate took part in the Lagos State APC Campaign Council retreat, which was under way on 19 October 2026 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. Its theme was "The Road to the Ballot, One Team, One Strategy: Building an Effective Campaign for Electoral Success". The Directorate leaders were Deputy Heads Hon. Adewale Jafojo and Dr. Jermaine Sanwo-Olu and General Secretary Mr. Gbenga Akintola. Mr. Dotun Adeladan represented the Head of the Directorate, Engr. Gbolahan Gbadamosi. Hon. Tunde Doherty, Chairman of APC UK, was also among them. They joined other campaign stakeholders at the retreat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Hon. Adewale Jafojo, chairman of KOH Diaspora Initiatives, USA, shared photographs from the retreat.

The video's caption reads: "This is what Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat is planning for artisans in an informal sector... he said certificate and English language would cease to be a barrier to them in earning fair wages for their skills".

Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat posted on Instagram that he visited Muhtadeen Islamic Foundation, The Guided Group, founded by Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall. "Leadership is about understanding the people we serve and finding common ground on the issues that matter most to our communities," he wrote. The @lagos.story account posted highlights of the visit with Princess Damilola Sonayon-James, and the @lagosgist_ account posted that Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Director-General of the Lagos APC Campaign Council, delivered an address during a courtesy visit to the foundation in Okota, Lagos.

The @lagos.story Instagram account posted that Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, and Princess Damilola Sonayon-James, the APC Deputy Governorship Candidate, joined Evangelist Chukwuebuka Anozie Obi, the founder of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, in celebrating his birthday at a church service. The post says the Deputy Governor offered prayers for him.

The @officialkoh2027 Instagram account posted that Princess Damilola Sonayon-James, the APC Deputy Governorship Candidate for Lagos State, and Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, Director General of PBAT/KOH, joined other guests at the 4th Edition of the Annual Back-to-School Programme organised by the office of Hon. Princess Omolara Olumegbon, Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The post says the programme distributed thousands of school materials to students across the Lagos Island Constituency.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) inaugurated its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council at a Federation General Assembly. The video shows guests arriving and parts of the speeches by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress; Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum; Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State; Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State; Nyesom Wike, Minister of the F.C.T; Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate; and Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The @lagos_junction Instagram account posted that Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, attended the 2026 World Food Day, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems at Police College, Ikeja. The theme was "Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow".

Members of the PBAT-KOH Diaspora attended the Lagos State Campaign for Tinubu/Shettima, the distribution of campaign vehicles and materials, on 13 October 2026 at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium, Lagos. Mobilisation for PBAT-KOH 2027 continues.

Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat attended the official commissioning of the PBAT-KOH Lagos Central Campaign Headquarters, Lagos Island. "Lagos Central has spoken. Lagos has decided," the @officialkoh2027 Instagram account posted.

This is the PBAT-KOH Diaspora Campaign Directorate's poster for Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the APC candidate for Governor of Lagos State. It carries the APC PBAT-KOH 2027 Diaspora logo and shows him in front of the Lagos skyline.

Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, is the guest on Episode 364 of Masoyinbo, a game show on the EAYoruba YouTube channel. On Masoyinbo, contestants must answer every question in Yoruba, with no English and no code-mixing, and every slip reduces their prize. The episode runs about 41 minutes.

Collection of Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs) began on Friday, 9 October 2026. The @officialkoh2027 Instagram account told registered voters: "REGISTERED VOTERS! IT'S TIME TO COLLECT YOUR PVC!" and "PVC Collection commences Today #FRIDAY, 9TH OCTOBER 2026." If you have family or friends at home who are registered, please pass this on. INEC's voter portal lists PVC collection among its services.

Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat posted a birthday message on Instagram to his wife, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat. He thanks her for her companionship and her patience, and prays that Allah keeps her in sound health and under His protection. He writes: "Happy birthday my love. I am grateful for you today and always."

Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat posted on X that it was a pleasure to join Femi Adebayo and the creative community at the commissioning of the Euphoria 360 Hub in Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. He wrote: "This is a space where ideas can take shape, and young creatives can find the tools and opportunities to build meaningful careers in the creative industry." His running mate, Princess Damilola Sonayon-James, and members of the PBAT-KOH Campaign Council in Lagos State were also there. The hub is owned by the actor Femi Adebayo and is meant for young creatives and entrepreneurs.

In a short video, Dr. Adekunle Olayinka, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Works, explains why he supports Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat for Governor of Lagos State. Dr. Hamzat earned a PhD in System Process Engineering from Cranfield University in 1992, worked in New York between 1993 and 2005, and served as Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology from 2005 to 2011 and for Works and Infrastructure from 2011 to 2015.

The PBAT-KOH Campaign Council marked Teachers' Day with a message from Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat: "Today, we celebrate our teachers: the dedicated men and women who shape minds, inspire dreams, build character, and lay the foundation for a better Lagos and a better Nigeria. Your patience, sacrifice and commitment to educating the next generation will always be valued and appreciated."

In a spectacular display of national pride, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Engineer Gbolahan Gbadamosi, P.E., and Hon. Adewale Jafojo led a high-profile gathering in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday as the APC PBAT-KOH Diaspora Group converged at Labule to commemorate Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary with a lively celebration of culture, heritage, and national pride.

Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat posted on Instagram that he was among the guests, including traditional and religious leaders, at the installation of Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, OON, as Baba Adinni of Yorubaland. The installation, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, was held to mark Prince Olusi's 90th birthday. In the post, Dr. Hamzat congratulates Prince Olusi and prays for his continued strength and good health.

The PBAT-KOH Diaspora Campaign Directorate shares a short video of campaign graphics supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's 2027 campaign, from the TikTok account @renewedhope_2027.

The Platform Nigeria held a town hall meeting on 1 October 2026 at which millennials and Gen Zs in Lagos met candidates for Governor of Lagos State. Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat took part. Quote cards from the meeting: "Every child in Lagos must be in school, cared for and given the opportunity to thrive." and "Government must use technology to make life easier and reduce the time people spend accessing services." In the first clip, he talks about the work he led in Lagos State government and gives his guarantee that the time it takes people to get from home to work will be shorter than it is today. In the second, he speaks about a state economic council that would bring the governor and the local governments together, and says businesses should know what they will pay and then be left alone. In the third, he says he was born in Mushin and went to a public primary school there, and that everyone under 18 must be in school or in a trade.

The PBAT-KOH Campaign Council marked Nigeria's Independence Day with a greeting to Nigeria and Nigerians, shown with portraits of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. It reads: "Today, we celebrate our great nation, our resilient people and the enduring spirit that unites us. May God continue to bless Nigeria with peace, progress and greater opportunities for all."

In a 2011 clip shared by the Lagos You Know page on Instagram, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, then Lagos State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, speaks about building and maintaining Lagos roads.

Punch Newspapers reports that the Lagos APC campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat took its 2027 message to Nigerians in Chicago. Punch names Engr. Gbolahan Gbadamosi as director of the PBAT-KOH Campaign Council's diaspora committee and reports that he spoke at the Chicago event, asking Nigerians abroad to talk with their families and communities in Nigeria about the government's policies and programs before the 2027 elections. He also called for continuity in Lagos under Dr. Hamzat.

The PBAT-KOH Diaspora Campaign Directorate posted a short video on its TikTok account.

The Directorate published a one-minute video message introducing the case for Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat's candidacy for Governor of Lagos State.

The PBAT-KOH Diaspora Campaign Directorate publicly endorsed the candidacy of Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and called for a peaceful and respectful campaign across party lines.

KOH Diaspora Initiatives, USA announced its inaugural meeting for 6 September 2026.