The Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 Lagos governorship election Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has declared his intention to contest the position again in 2027.
Speaking during an interview on Gold Room hosted by actress Iyabo Ojo, Rhodes-Vivour emphasised his commitment to challenging the status quo and addressing the shortcomings of opposition politics in Lagos.
“By God’s grace (I will run for governorship again in 2027),” he said. “We are working. We gained a lot of traction, saw our mistakes. We saw the loopholes we made, and we’re working on that. I think the biggest mistake that has happened in Lagos politics is after elections, the opposition goes quiet. That is not happening this time.”
Rhodes-Vivour highlighted ongoing efforts by his team to stay engaged with Lagos residents, including health outreach programmes and a micro health insurance plan offering free treatments of up to ₦6,000.
He also pledged to hold the current administration accountable for public spending, stating, “So, with the level of suffering that Nigerians are dealing with, Lagosians are dealing with, we need to have accountability and transparency, and our government must be using our money in the most efficient way possible. And that is the work of opposition.”
Rhodes-Vivour also criticised the political dominance of Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos and current Nigerian president. He argued that those who challenge Tinubu’s control in Lagos often have their Yoruba identity questioned.
