Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour, Hamzat and Doherty unveil plans for housing and transport

At a debate held Sunday by Vanguard, Channels Television, TVC, Punch Newspapers and The Cable, Lagos State governorship candidates outlined proposals ahead of the 2027 election. ADC candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour pledged more than 100,000 affordable homes allocated transparently and legislation requiring six months’ notice before rent increases. APC candidate and incumbent deputy governor Obafemi Hamzat pledged to enforce rules against arbitrary rent hikes and demands for multiple years’ rent upfront, while NDC candidate Funsho Doherty called for more public involvement in housing and an ombudsman to address excessive charges imposed on tenants.