Hamzat Denies Involvement in Fight At APC Secretariat
The Lagos State deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has denied any involvement in the fracas that ensued at the Lagos secretariat of his party, APC.
In a statement issued by his office on Wednesday, Hamzat describes the report as “untrue, mischievous, fake and unfounded.”
“While we would not have joined issues with the originator of the story and his/her cohorts, we are compelled to write this piece due to the inaccuracies it conveyed; as the story was completely different and not a true reflection of what happened at the meeting. Also, we would not allow some quack bloggers and journalists with mischievous inclination to bring the personality and name of the Deputy Governor to disrepute,” the statement reads in part.
He confirms a meeting was called by the party to discuss with all the party candidates, aspirants and party chairmen. “The meeting which commenced earlier on that day was abruptly brought to a halt as suspected political miscreants who were supporters from one of the Local Governments took over the venue of the said meeting shutting out other members from accessing the meeting room.
The Deputy Governor got to the Party Secretariat and with the support of his aides promptly calms frayed nerves and had meeting with the aggrieved parties for over one hour; after which photographs were taken and everyone went about their business peaceful.”
