Why I decided to run as deputy governorship candidate to GRV — ADC’s Gbadamosi

Sekinat Osundiji

The Deputy Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Babatunde Gbadamosi has explained why he accepted the offer to run as a running mate to Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, GRV, the party’s governorship candidate, ahead of the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.

Gbadamosi said he was initially not disposed to the idea but reconsidered after he was approached by Rhodes-Vivour to join him in the race.

He said the decision presented an opportunity to send a message to Nigeria’s political class about the need to return to a system where young people play a greater role in governance.

According to him, GRV approached him and stressed the need for all hands to be on deck to…