The former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He was formally welcomed into the party during an event held in Lagos on Saturday.
Rhodes-Vivour alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) shut down a venue earlier approved for the programme.
“It is truly disappointing that the Lagos APC is abusing state institutions by sealing off the venue where the ADC was scheduled to hold a meeting tomorrow after obtaining the necessary approvals,” he wrote on X.
“This is not only an abuse of power, it is a clear attempt to stifle opposition voices in Lagos. We understand that the APC is jittery about the momentum the ADC and obidients are building across the state, but deploying state security agencies to frustrate lawful political activities is unacceptable and undemocratic.
“Lagos belongs to all of us, not a select few. And it is our constitutional right to assemble lawfully. Let it be clear that no amount of intimidation or harassment will stop us from engaging with the people of Lagos. Our movement is powered by the people, and no barricade or show of force can weaken their resolve for a better Lagos.”
On August 30, suspected thugs stormed the inauguration of an ADC transition committee in Kaduna, assaulting attendees and vandalising property.
The attackers, reportedly armed with cutlasses, clubs, and stones, injured several individuals and damaged vehicles.