Lagos 2027: 'I will campaign in Yoruba' — GRV

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Lagos 2027: 'I will campaign in Yoruba' — GRV

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos elections, stated that he will campaign in Yoruba. He has taken steps to learn the language after facing criticism during the 2023 campaign for his inability to speak Yoruba. Rhodes-Vivour emphasized that the issues facing Lagos, such as flooding and housing, go beyond language and ethnicity.

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