2027: Lagos APC dismisses ADC Rhodes-Vivour, Gbadamosi ticket as ‘political experiment’

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) 2027 gubernatorial ticket of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Babatunde Gbadamosi as a "political experiment", according to a statement released on Thursday by the party's Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo. Oladejo argued that the emergence of these opposition figures does not demonstrate the necessary governing experience or grassroots political structure required to administer the state.

He emphasized that running the state demands expertise in managing its bureaucracy, finances, and complex infrastructure, and questioned the executive experience of the ADC candidates, citing their previous affiliations with various political parties and electoral contests. Oladejo stressed that political evolution is acceptable, but party-hopping does not equate to building political institutions.

He highlighted the sophisticated economy and complex infrastructure of Lagos, questioning the candidates' records in managing state bureaucracies and supervising state budgets. While acknowledging Rhodes-Vivour's strong performance in the 2023 Lagos governorship election, Oladejo maintained that electoral success should not be considered proof of administrative capacity.

He urged the ADC ticket to present detailed plans for governing Lagos, including financing, implementation, and sustainability of projects. Oladejo cautioned that the Lagos APC welcomes the Rhodes-Vivour/Gbadamosi ticket but does not want Lagosians to mistake political noise for political strength or electoral ambition for governing capacity.