Governorship Debate: Why Many Lagos Residents Remain Poor, GRV Explains

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, accused successive governments of prioritising elite interests over ordinary residents. Speaking at a debate organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium on Sunday, he criticised housing policies and the displacement of communities such as Makoko, saying the state’s high internally generated revenue is not reflected in residents’ daily lives. He pledged to focus on waste management, traffic, healthcare and housing, including a commitment to deliver 100,000 housing units.