Ex-Labour Party Candidate Rhodes-Vivour Joins ADC Amid Police Intimidation
Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos, Rhodes-Vivour, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid allegations of police intimidation and harassment. The decision to align with ADC was announced following the closure of the party's meeting venue in Alimosho by police, described as an assault on democracy and an abuse of state power.
Rhodes-Vivour emphasized the importance of preserving democratic rights and ensuring that the voices of the people are not silenced by political interference. The move signifies a growing coalition within the opposition ranks in Lagos ahead of the upcoming elections.
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