Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2023 Lagos governorship election, has hinted at the possibility of contesting for the position again in 2027.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Rhodes-Vivour expressed his unwavering determination to achieve his ambition of becoming the Governor of Lagos State, stating that he would not give up on his goal.
“By God’s grace, yes,” he said when asked about his intention to join the 2027 governorship race.
Rhodes-Vivour, who came second in the 2023 governorship election with 312,329 votes, lost to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 762,134 votes.
During the interview, he stressed the need for unity among opposition parties to strengthen their chances of success in future elections.
“I believe that if all parties do not come together, it is going to be a waste of time running in 2027 because there is a full state capture happening in this country now. We cannot afford for the opposition to be separate,” Rhodes-Vivour said.
When asked whether he would remain with the Labour Party or run under a different political platform, he declined to confirm but emphasized his current focus on building a strong base within the Labour Party.
“For now, my job is to ensure that I have a strong party – Labour Party,” he added.
