Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2023 Lagos governorship election, has announced his intention to contest for governor again in 2027.
Speaking during an interview on Gold Room, hosted by Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, Rhodes-Vivour emphasized his commitment to maintaining an active opposition presence and addressing the issues faced by Lagosians.
“By God’s grace (I will run for governorship again in 2027). We are working. We gained a lot of traction, saw our mistakes. We saw the loopholes we made, and we’re working on that,” he said.
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“I think the biggest mistake that has happened in Lagos politics is after elections, the opposition goes quiet. That is not happening this time.
“We’re in people’s faces. We’re doing our best in terms of health outreaches. We have a micro health insurance plan that we’re taking all across the state where people can get treatment of up to N6,000 for free.
“And just being up-to-date to current affairs and holding the government accountable, calling out when the government is spending our monies in extravagant ways, regardless of the suffering that Nigerians are dealing with.”
Rhodes-Vivour called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure transparency and efficient use of public funds.
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“With the level of suffering Nigerians and Lagosians are enduring, there’s an urgent need for accountability and transparency. The government must use public funds in the most efficient way possible,” he said.
He stressed that active opposition benefits the public by keeping the government in check.
“When the opposition holds the government accountable, the people ultimately benefit,” he concluded.
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