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Confusion Over Lagos ADC’s Governorship Primary As Rhodes -Vivour Claims Victory

There are conflicting reports on the outcome of the Governorship primary of the Lagos State chapter of the African Democratic Congress with many stating that former Labour Party Governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes – Vivour lost out.

While the party has not come out to state clearly what transpired or who won officially, the former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has taken to X to dispute the claims of his loss.

In a post on his handle on GRVLagos_media, he urged Lagos residents to disregard any rumour of his loss in the primary.

”Disregard any False Narrative by the opposition regarding the ADC Lagos Governorship Primary Election.

Spreading Misinformation is a known political tactic by the opposition. The results are clear, There are credible sources to verify from

Keep Calm, GRV is Coming”

Despite his clarification, stories surrounding his alleged loss still continue to circulate on X and other social media platformms.

In a post from an X handle @ambofkwara Rhodes -Vivour is shown in an official result sheet to have been beaten to the third position behind Princess Oyefusi and Owolabi Salis in first and second positions respectively.

While other handles also projected him as winning with an handle also on X @afrisagacity listing him as the candidate of the ADC alongside Obafemi Hamzat of the APC and Funsho Doherty of the NDC.

While @lagosgist_ also on X posted a video where he was announced winner of the ADC’s governorship primary in Lagos.

UPDATE : Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has emerged winner of the African Democratic Congress governorship primaries in Lagos State. His victory positions him as the party’s flag bearer ahead of the upcoming election. pic.twitter.com/8cBOMNlWNw

— LagosGist (@lagosgist_) May 25, 2026

With the confusion surrounding the outcome of the Lagos ADC’s governorship primary continuing to swirl, the days ahead and a clear cut statement from the party will serve as a definite direction for the party in the State especially the winner of the primary.

Lawalemi:
Nigeria politics will humble many politicians

FSBoperator:
GRV won heavily in that Ibo enclave.

His brothers came through for him and gave him about 75% of his total tally .

This is how Obi will lose in Lagos and the rest of Nigeria.

Yorubaskullmine:
At least you have admitted that there exists Igbo strongholds in Lagos. Tell your comrades like Oluomo to allow a free and fair election in those areas.

Gotocourt:
Court cases go surplus

Yorubaskullmine:
At least you have admitted that there exists Igbo strongholds in Lagos. Tell your comrades like Oluomo to allow a free and fair election in those areas.

FSBoperator:
GRV won heavily in that Ibo enclave.

His brothers came through for him and gave him about 75% of his total tally .

This is how Obi will lose in Lagos and the rest of Nigeria.

yarimo:
Imagine the criminality and he was even celebrating

FSBoperator:
GRV won heavily in that Ibo enclave.

His brothers came through for him and gave him about 75% of his total tally .

This is how Obi will lose in Lagos and the rest of Nigeria.

Javid13:
Instead of this dude to follow obi

haffaze777:
We will not allow free and fair election in those places,we will continue treating them the way they deserve and there's nothing you can do than to cry.

RealityKings1:
They got over voting in Mushin 😂😂

RealityKings1:
They got over voting in Mushin 😂😂