Why opposition must unite, avoid mistake of 2023 in 2027 – Rhodes-Vivour
*Says over 10,000 in North, 7,000 in South have died from violent attacks, insecurity since Tinubu came to power *Declares administration a “complete failure” *Accuses Sanwo-Olu of prioritizing self-interest *Leadership is about serving the people - ex-Lagos Gov'ship Candidate
By KEMI KASUMU
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, has continued to stand up against effort to silence opposition in the country as he takes a swipe on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu leadership.
He declared the Tinubu’s administration as a “complete failure,” citing Nigeria’s worst economic crisis in four decades and escalating insecurity.
The successful architect and entrepreneur stated this during a Channels Television Sunshine Daily interview programme on Tuesday July 1, 2025, monitored by GRV Media Ambassadors, his media team, in Lagos.
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour decried the deteriorating living conditions under the current government in the country.
He said, “This government has failed. Nigeria is now the 10th poorest country in the world, and citizens are grappling with the highest cost of living in over 40 years.”
The DEFENDER reports the Obalefun of Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, as also lamenting the worsening security situation, claiming that over 10,000 people have died in the North and around 7,000 in the South due to violent attacks and insecurity since Tinubu assumed office.
He criticised what he described as the administration’s misplaced priorities, particularly its lavish spending amidst widespread hardship.
“You cannot be spending billions on renovating the vice president’s residence when Nigerians are suffering,” he said.
Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, Rhodes-Vivour urged the opposition parties to unite and avoid repeating the mistakes of 2023, when vote splitting paved the way for the APC’s victory.
The youthful political leader spoke ahead of imminent coalition announcement, saying, “You will hear something in the next few days — we are coming together.”
He further spoke about Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, accusing him of prioritising self-interest over public service. He explained to Sanwo-Olu to know that “Leadership is not about self-preservation; it’s about serving the people,” he said.
Rhodes-Vivour’s comments underscore growing discontent among opposition figures and set the stage for intense political realignments ahead of the 2027 polls.
