The Digest:
The Lagos APC has criticized Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), branding it a case of political opportunism. The APC dismissed the move as inconsequential, asserting that Rhodes-Vivour's political journey is more about ambition than ideology.
Key Points:
- Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a former Labour Party governorship candidate, joins the ADC ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Rhodes-Vivour emphasizes the need for a united opposition to challenge the APC in the 2027 general elections.
- APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, mocks the defection, calling it “political nomadism” and a mere pattern of opportunistic party switching.
- APC asserts Rhodes-Vivour poses no electoral challenge, emphasizing their continued focus on governance in Lagos.
- Rhodes-Vivour’s past party switches from PDP to Labour Party to now ADC raise questions about his political consistency and motivations.
- Oladejo insists that regardless of who the opposition fields, the APC will defeat them in 2027.
Despite Rhodes-Vivour’s ambition to unite opposition forces for the 2027 elections, the Lagos APC remains confident in its ability to maintain dominance, viewing his defection as a hollow attempt at political relevance.
Sources: Channels TV,
