Political Actors Urged to Foil Federal Government's Scheme for creating a One-Party State; Election Question Remains Pending at current pace – Rhodes-Vivour's Statement

Federal authorities are suspected by former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, of conspiring to orchestrate a scheme aimed at fabricating: a new political landscape in Lagos State.

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2025 September 16 . 2:42 AM

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Political Actors Urged to Foil Federal Government's Scheme for creating a One-Party State; Election Question Remains Pending at current pace – Rhodes-Vivour's Statement

In a significant development, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). During an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today programme on Sunday, Rhodes-Vivour expressed concern about the alleged attempts by the federal and state governments to create a one-party state.

Rhodes-Vivour claimed that opposition parties are facing violence in various states, including Kaduna and Gombe. However, no specific incidents of violence were mentioned. He also accused the authorities of meting out violence on political actors, but no prior context was provided to support these allegations.

The former Labour Party candidate questioned the guarantee of a fair election in 2027 if Nigerians and political actors do not resist this alleged plan. He did not provide any context regarding his doubts about the conduct of the 2027 election or the alleged violence in various states.

Rhodes-Vivour stated that the ADC represents a strong coalition to rescue Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections. He also expressed concern about the presence of police officers at the ADC meeting and plans to discuss this with the Commissioner of Police.

The current leader of the African Democratic Congress, which Rhodes-Vivour has recently joined, is Nebo Bassey. No prior context was provided regarding Rhodes-Vivour's plan to join the ADC or his relationship with Peter Obi, the party's presidential candidate in the 2023 elections.

Rhodes-Vivour, who lost the Lagos State governorship election in 2023, also alleged that the federal government is plotting to create a one-party state. He did not provide any prior context regarding these statements.

In a defection ceremony held in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos, Rhodes-Vivour formally joined the African Democratic Congress. His decision to join the party comes after a series of political events, but the specific reasons for his defection were not disclosed.

Rhodes-Vivour's decision to join the ADC and his allegations against the federal government have sparked a heated debate in Nigerian political circles. As the 2027 elections approach, it remains to be seen how these developments will shape the political landscape in Nigeria.