In a candid and fiery conversation with SRTV, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party Lagos Governorship Candidate of 2023 and now an aspirant for the 2027 governorship seat under the new coalition party, ADC, spared no words in reflecting on his political journey and the challenges ahead. With a tone that mixed frustration and determination, Rhodes-Vivour recounted his experiences during the 2023 elections, detailing the intense pressure, obstacles, and even attempts by the ruling party to intimidate him.
Speaking about the wasteful and fraudulent spending habits of the present administration, Rhodes-Vivour did not hold back. He criticized the government for prioritizing extravagant expenditures over essential local services like education, healthcare, and other sectors that directly benefit the people. “Do I hear you defend them? Men who ask for ₦130 million as a budget for an ordinary 16 million generator, 450 million for ₦30m houses. The speaker that they removed and accused of forty-five million fraud and added that he used seventeen million naira to build a gate, guess where he’s from? What language do he speak?” he asked, pointing sharply at the question posed by a news anchor in apparent defense of the ruling APC.
The remarks revealed Rhodes-Vivour’s deep frustration with what he described as a pattern of fiscal irresponsibility, lack of accountability, and an administration more interested in self-enrichment than the welfare of its citizens. For him, such actions are not only insulting to Lagosians but also a betrayal of the trust invested in leaders who are supposed to prioritize public service over personal gain.
Rhodes-Vivour’s reflections were more than just criticism—they were a call to awareness. By highlighting the stark contrast between the lavish spending and the minimal investments in critical sectors, he invited Lagosians to think critically about leadership, governance, and the tangible impacts of budgetary decisions. His words resonated as a mixture of indignation and challenge, signaling that the political landscape of 2027 will require vigilance, accountability, and leaders willing to defend the interests of the people above all else.
Through his passionate articulation, Rhodes-Vivour reminded Nigerians that governance is not just about elections; it is about the integrity of public service, the judicious use of resources, and the courage to confront inefficiency wherever it exists.See_More…