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.”
Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has faced backlash after suggesting that opposition figures, including Peter Obi, could contribute to President Tinubu’s chances of re-election if opposition votes remain divided.
He stated “If Tinubu gets re-elected in 2027, blame Peter Obi and the other contractor-general. With all the insecurity and kidnapping in the country, they are the ones aggressively working for his second term by ensuring opposition votes are divided like they did in 2023.”
His comments sparked criticism from many Nigerians, who argued that Peter Obi is not the only opposition figure and should not be solely blamed for political divisions.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that the northern region will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election.
According to Matawalle, the administration has delivered major infrastructure projects and development initiatives across the region.
“For us in the North, our votes for the APC and President Tinubu will show clearly that we appreciate what he’s doing for the region.”
He added “If you see the dualisation of the Abuja–Kaduna, Zaria–Sokoto, and Ilela–Badagry expressways, you will agree with me that the North is experiencing key projects it never had in the past, even when a northerner was president.”
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.”
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