According to the official results released from different local government areas in Lagos State, Rhodes-Vivour was defeated by Princes Oyefusi during the party’s governorship primary conducted over the weekend.
The outcome came as a surprise to many political observers and supporters, especially following Rhodes-Vivour’s recent move to the ADC after leaving the Labour Party, under which he contested the Lagos State governorship election in 2023.
Reacting to the development, Olayinka took to social media to share the election figures while expressing surprise at the outcome of the contest.
He questioned how Rhodes-Vivour failed to emerge as the party’s candidate despite his political visibility in Lagos politics.
“How did Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour lose ADC Governorship Primary election in Lagos yesterday?” Olayinka wrote.
He further mocked the result by pointing out that the former Labour Party candidate did not even finish in second position during the primary election.
“He didn’t even come second! This politics enh...” he added alongside laughing emojis.
The result has since generated widespread reactions across social media platforms, with supporters, political commentators, and analysts debating its implications for the political landscape in Lagos ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Rhodes-Vivour had remained one of the most prominent opposition figures in Lagos State following his performance in the 2023 governorship election.
His defection to the ADC was widely viewed by observers as part of efforts to reposition himself politically ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Political analysts believe the outcome of the ADC primary could significantly reshape opposition calculations and alliances in Lagos State as preparations gradually intensify for the 2027 general elections.
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