Rhodes-Vivour Faults Police For Sealing Lagos ADC Meeting Venue

The Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has faulted the police for sealing off the venue of a planned African Democratic Congress (ADC) meeting in Alimosho.

A viral video on X showed armed policemen stationed at Lion Field, Ipaja, blocking entry to the venue. Rhodes-Vivour and his supporters were also denied access.

In a statement issued through his media team, Rhodes-Vivour expressed disappointment, stressing that the gathering was not a political rally but a meeting, which he argued was constitutionally guaranteed.

“We are not holding a political rally but a political meeting, which we have constitutional rights to do. However, we will meet with the Commissioner of Police to find out why his men were there and update the public,” he said.

The LP candidate explained that his move to join the ADC coalition was aimed at strengthening opposition unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

“I am joining the ADC coalition to stand a chance in 2027 to deliver and rescue Nigeria from those who have refused to give us governance but instead seek to maintain power through violence and intimidation,” Rhodes-Vivour declared.

ADC Lagos Chairman, George Ashiru, described the development as a milestone, noting that Rhodes-Vivour’s defection represented the leadership of a movement that made strong waves in the last election.

“This is not just about one man but a movement. What Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour represents is the leadership of a movement that shook Lagos in the last election,” Ashiru said.