Politics
Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour Says He Will Not Join Tinubu to Become Lagos Governor in 2027
Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has made it clear that he will not align with President Bola Tinubu in his bid to govern the state come 2027.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, Rhodes-Vivour said it would be pointless for him to consider such an option. “I’d rather focus on my business, my work, and my family. Aligning with Tinubu would be a total waste of time,” he said.
He explained that his entry into politics was driven by a desire to improve the lives of Lagos residents and to restore the state’s past glory, which, according to him, many people today may not even be familiar with.
Rhodes-Vivour stressed that any political platform that does not prioritize using the state’s wealth for the benefit of its people is not worth his time. He added that Lagos could only truly progress if what he described as “agberocracy” is removed from its political system.
The politician, who recently left the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the move was to give him a stronger platform to challenge the ruling party. He also confirmed that the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was aware of his decision.
When asked about his governorship ambition in 2027 under the ADC, Rhodes-Vivour simply responded, “by God’s grace.”
It was reported and revealed by the National Coordinator of the Obi Movement that an attack occurred at the movement against Peter Obi in Edo State.
He stated that the armed people had guns and shot at Peter Obi and his members of the movement.
“At the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, armed individuals followed us from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
They shot at the gate and destroyed several vehicles in what appears to be a survived assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger.”
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the outcome of the 2027 general elections will be based on the performance of candidates, not defections.
The party stressed that defections alone do not win elections, noting that credibility, leadership, and results matter more. This was said in response to comments credited to former governor Rauf Aregbesola.
The APC also dismissed claims that the opposition’s performance in Lagos weakened the party, pointing out that voters later reaffirmed their support by re-electing the APC in the governorship election and subsequent polls.
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has spoken on the allegation that terrorism and the increase in insecurity are linked to his administration in the state.
The governor then said “This is a country where when you work, you become a villain. I have kept quiet for too long for peace and security. But I am not a coward. I will not join them. I refuse to join their party,” he stated.
“We have built our health system, primary education, and reduced out-of-school children. We have been awarded three times by the federal government for development and good governance. And they are accusing us? What kind of paradox is this?”
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