“I Am Staying in ADC” — Rhodes-Vivour reaffirms loyalty amid opposition realignments

Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has reaffirmed his membership of the African Democratic Congress, insisting that he remains committed to the party despite ongoing defections and political realignments within Nigeria’s opposition bloc.

In a statement on Tuesday addressed to Lagos residents and supporters of the African Democratic Congress, Rhodes-Vivour acknowledged the turbulence currently affecting opposition politics, noting that some members have opted to move to other platforms in pursuit of new political directions.

He said the current political climate is challenging but urged understanding for those who choose to exit, describing the moment as one that demands difficult personal and political decisions.

According to him, “We are living through a defining moment. Our politics is turbulent… and for some, it has become necessary to forge different paths,” adding that he respects those who have made the decision to leave.

Despite this, he stressed that his political loyalty remains firmly with the ADC, which he described as the platform he has helped build and continues to support.

“I want to make it clear that I am staying in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). It is the platform we have built, the ground we have fought on, and the vehicle that can take us to victory,” he said.

Rhodes-Vivour traced his political journey through multiple parties, including KOWA, the PDP, and the Labour Party, saying each transition was guided by conviction rather than convenience.

He also maintained that he has never compromised his principles or engaged in political deals with the ruling All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, insisting he rejected inducements that conflicted with his values.

He further argued that political success requires strong organisation at the grassroots level, especially in protecting electoral mandates from polling units to collation centres.

The statement comes amid renewed defections and shifting alliances across opposition parties, including movements involving figures such as Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who recently aligned with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as political preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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