I Know Where The Kitchen Is” – Hamzat Speaks After Tinubu Endorses His Gubernatorial Ambition

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has expressed confidence that his years of experience in office have adequately prepared him for the responsibilities ahead as he eyes the governorship position in the state.

According to Ireporter Online, Hamzat made the remarks shortly after a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, where the President reportedly endorsed him as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the forthcoming elections.

Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Hamzat disclosed that the delegation led by GAC Chairman, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, formally presented him to President Tinubu, who gave his approval for the decision to support his candidacy.

He described the governorship ambition as a demanding responsibility but noted that his experience as Deputy Governor under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had equipped him with the necessary insight into governance.

Hamzat said, “These are fathers, they are leaders, they’ve seen a lot of Christmases, they’ve seen a lot of Eid El Kabir, so they have experience, and therefore I’m really, really excited that they brought me here to meet Mr President, and Mr President has blessed us and blessed the decision of GAC.”

He added that leadership requires familiarity with the system, stressing that experience remains key to effective governance.

“Nobody is ready because the assignment is audacious. But what you have is experience. Having served as Deputy Governor of Lagos under Governor Sanwo-Olu, I’ve learned a lot. I know the room. I know where the kitchen is,” he said.

“You know, if you want to cook for people and you don’t know the kitchen, doesn’t matter how good a chef you are, you must know the kitchen.”