Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election and a leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos, has shared his outlook on the 2027 general elections, describing the anticipated contest as a defining moment for the electorate.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour responded to questions regarding the political trajectory ahead of the next election cycle.
When asked to briefly outline how he sees the 2027 elections unfolding, he said, “We have to fight. It’s a situation of the people versus the government. And I’m actually happy that all these governors have gone to this party. So there’s a clear line now. The people versus the ruling party. And that is what is going to happen. And we are the many, they are the few.”
Rhodes-Vivour’s remarks come amid shifting political alignments and ongoing discussions about the role of opposition parties in shaping Nigeria’s democratic process.
During the interview, he was further asked whether individuals within the ruling party are not also Nigerians, prompting a response addressing governance and public perception. He stated, “Oh, they are the Nigerians, but they are working against Nigeria’s interest. They are working against Nigerians. They are losing our commonwealth.”
He continued by highlighting concerns related to socio-economic conditions, referencing issues such as poverty, unemployment, and insecurity.
According to him, “Poverty is at an all time high. Unemployment is up. Insecurity is up. And they are living lavish. Look at the way they are living. They look like, oh, they are living like the economies where we are suffering.”
Rhodes-Vivour further contrasted the living conditions of political leaders with those of ordinary citizens, describing a disparity that he said is driving public dissatisfaction. He added, “Look at the way they are living. They are living large, while people are suffering, and it’s not acceptable. So the people have to make their stand….See More
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