Confusion as Different ADC Aspirants Reportedly Emerge as Winners in Lagos Guber Primary
- Conflicting reports surround Lagos ADC governorship primary outcome, leaving supporters and observers divided
- Rhodes-Vivour dismisses defeat claims, urging supporters to disregard false narratives
- ADC leadership yet to issue official results, fueling speculation and confusion among party members
Lagos state - Conflicting reports have emerged over the outcome of the Lagos State governorship primary of the African Democratic Congress, with no official declaration yet from the party leadership.
The uncertainty has fuelled competing claims from supporters of different aspirants, leaving party members and observers divided over who actually secured the ticket.
Rhodes-Vivour rejects reports of defeat
Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who is widely referred to as GRV, has dismissed reports suggesting he lost the primary.
In a statement shared via his X handle, he urged supporters to ignore what he described as false narratives surrounding the exercise.
“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”
Social media claims deepen confusion
Despite his rebuttal, multiple accounts on X have continued to circulate differing versions of the outcome, with some alleging that he finished behind other contenders.
One post claimed an official result sheet placed him third, while others circulated lists naming different individuals as winners of the exercise.
Another widely shared post even projected Rhodes-Vivour as the party’s candidate, further intensifying confusion within the political space.
Party yet to issue official clarification
As of the time of filing this report, the ADC leadership had not released an official statement confirming the outcome of the Lagos governorship primary.
The absence of a clear declaration has continued to fuel speculation, with party stakeholders expected to clarify the situation in the coming days.
Source: Legit.ng
