Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on yesterday, Rhodes-Vivour revealed that he consulted Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, before making the switch.
“Peter Obi and I are communicating. We are aligned. There is no step I am taking that he is not aware of,” he said, noting that Obi’s representative attended his ADC declaration event on Saturday.
Rhodes-Vivour emphasised that his defection aligns with efforts to form a robust opposition coalition.
“We have all agreed that the only way for the opposition to have a successful election is through a coalition,” he stated, highlighting the need for unity to challenge the ruling party in 2027.
His move to the ADC underscores a broader strategy to consolidate opposition forces and present a formidable front in the upcoming elections.
In the same interview, Rhodes-Vivour categorically rejected any possibility of aligning with President Bola Tinubu to secure the Lagos governorship in 2027, describing such a move as “a complete waste of time.”
He expressed his commitment to restoring Lagos’ historical greatness and improving the lives of its residents.
“I’d rather focus on my business, work, and family,” he said, criticizing the “agberocracy” that he believes dominates Lagos politics.
Rhodes-Vivour vowed to confront the ruling party’s influence and restore the state’s lost glory.
When asked about his plans to contest the 2027 Lagos governorship election under the ADC, Rhodes-Vivour responded confidently, “by God’s grace,” signaling his intent to run.
His defection and bold stance mark a significant development in Lagos’ political landscape as opposition parties gear up for a fiercely contested election.
