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.”
The Presidency has reacted to the ongoing dispute between former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and the state government over the state’s finances.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, said Obi had claimed he left Anambra debt-free and promised to stop his presidential campaign if proven wrong.
Onanuga said the Anambra government had presented figures showing outstanding obligations to workers, pensioners and contractors under Obi’s administration.
Obi, however, denied the claims, saying his administration cleared over ₦35 billion in historical gratuities and arrears before leaving office.
“If anybody can establish anything to the contrary, I will stop campaigning,” Obi said.
Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has spoken about why he believes Igbos are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in the 2027 presidential election.
He said the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has given Igbos greater access to the president.
He said “We Igbos now have access to Mr. President Tinubu through his son, Seyi Tinubu. That’s why we’re doing everything to make sure he’s re-elected.”
Cubana Chief Priest also spoke about the growing support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, saying “Thousands of Imolites are trooping in for registration for APC. Ndi Imo don’t just love the City Boys Movement, they believe in it. Let’s do politics with lifestyle. On Asiwaju’s mandate, we shall stand. Imo is APC. Here, it’s zero competition.”
Spiritual leader Primate Elijah Ayodele warns the APC against being too confident ahead of the 2027 election.
He shared “Overconfidence will kill APC; they will be too overconfident, and that will be the party’s weakness in the election. They will turn Tinubu to a demi-god, but it will make them lose the election. They believe money can do everything, but it will fail in the 2027 election,” Ayodele said.
Ayodele has repeatedly warned the APC not to assume that its current political strength will automatically translate into victory in 2027.
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