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The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has unveiled plans to tackle flooding and the housing crisis in the state if elected in the 2027 general elections.
Rhodes-Vivour said his proposed administration would introduce technology-driven policies to address flooding, improve residents’ safety and provide more affordable housing.
He disclosed this on Sunday during the 2027 Lagos governorship debate organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium in Lagos.
The ADC candidate also criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government, accusing it of prioritising the interests of the elite over the needs of ordinary residents, particularly those in rural communities.
According to him, despite Lagos State recording high internally generated revenue (IGR), many residents have yet to experience the benefits.
Rhodes-Vivour said his administration would focus on policies that directly address the challenges facing residents, rather than concentrating government attention on privileged communities.
As part of his housing plan, he pledged to introduce more than 100,000 housing units and make them accessible to residents across different income levels.
He also promised to make Lagos cleaner, safer and more affordable, while addressing the environmental challenges affecting communities across the state.
Speaking on the impact of governance in the state, Rhodes-Vivour blamed what he described as two decades of poor governance for the difficulties residents were experiencing.
“All of us are experiencing the damage that has come from bad governance that has been endemic in this state for the last 20 years,” he said.
He added that his vision was to build a Lagos that would serve the interests of all residents rather than a privileged few.
“We want a cleaner Lagos. We want a safer Lagos. We want a safer Lagos. We want a more affordable Lagos, and we want a Lagos that works for everybody, not just the privileged few,” he said.
The ADC candidate said his proposed policies would create a safer living environment and ensure that flooding no longer remained a recurring problem for residents.
