Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos, has joined African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Gatekeepers News reports that Rhodes-Vivour’s declaration took place on Saturday during an event in Lagos.
In a post on X, he accused the Lagos chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) of preventing the gathering from holding at a venue earlier approved for the ADC event.
He wrote, “It is truly disappointing that the Lagos APC is abusing state institutions by sealing off the venue where the ADC was scheduled to hold a meeting tomorrow after obtaining the necessary approvals.”
Rhodes-Vivour described the development as not only an abuse of power, but a clear attempt to stifle opposition voices in Lagos.
He added, “We understand that the APC is jittery about the momentum the ADC and obidients are building across the state, but deploying state security agencies to frustrate lawful political activities is unacceptable and undemocratic.”
Lagos belongs to all of us, not a select few. And it is our constitutional right to assemble lawfully. Let it be clear that no amount of intimidation or harassment will stop us from engaging with the people of Lagos.”
“Our movement is powered by the people, and no barricade or show of force can weaken their resolve for a better Lagos.”
