Ex-Lagos LP Guber Candidate Defects To ADC, Urges Unity Against APC

Former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling for a united opposition.

The announcement took place on Saturday in Alimosho Local Government Area.

Opposition leaders have adopted ADC as a rallying point for a united opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Explaining his decision to join the ADC, Rhodes-Vivour emphasised the urgency of consolidating the opposition to challenge entrenched political structures.

“I am happy to become part of this family. I’m looking forward to the union and governance that this party will bring to Nigerians.

“My prayer is that God will grant our leaders and the party’s structure the wisdom to come together and define a new path for our beloved country,” he said.

“This coalition is meant to rescue Nigeria. Since the 2023 elections, I have said we cannot afford to divide the opposition ahead of 2027.

“We must come together through a robust, strong coalition that can deliver Nigeria from those who hold power through thuggery, violence, and intimidation,” he said.

He warned that without addressing the normalization of political thuggery, meaningful governance would remain out of reach for ordinary Nigerians.

Also speaking at the event, Lagos ADC Chairman George Ashiru hailed Rhodes-Vivour’s defection as a pivotal moment in building a broader movement.