As Four Governorship Candidates Outline Visions for Better Lagos

The 2027 Lagos Governorship Debate saw four leading political parties, African Democratic Congress (ADC), All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), each presenting their visions for the city-state's future. The candidates tackled a range of pressing issues including the economy, housing, transportation, flooding, healthcare, waste management and governance.

APC's candidate, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, defended the achievements of past administrations while outlining his plans under The Lagos Promise. His seven-pillar strategy covers people, renewal, opportunity, government machinery, inclusion, security, and resilience. Hamzat proposed expanding housing units through mortgage arrangements and increasing the CNG bus fleet to 4,000 to improve transportation.

He also proposed measures to address flooding and healthcare through expanded services. Hamzat acknowledged the need for experienced leadership to build on existing investments and defused questions about his accountability for ongoing issues during his tenure as deputy governor.

GPC candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on the other hand, critiqued Lagos' development model, arguing it had benefited a privileged few. He proposed delivering 100,000 affordable housing units within four years and expanding urban planning, environmental protection and employment opportunities. Rhodes-Vivour advocated for a people-centred administration that could address the housing affordability, transportation, and inadequate public services that plague many Lagos residents.