To those who have made the difficult decision to move on to a new platform, I offer my genuine respect and best wishes. These are hard choices,We are all fighting for a better Nigeria, even when our roads diverge.
I want to make it clear that I am staying in the (ADC). 🤝 pic.twitter.com/WDIqoaa5JW
— Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (@GRVlagos) May 5, 2026
Former Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for another political platform.
In a statement shared on social media, Rhodes-Vivour reaffirmed his commitment to the ADC, stressing that his decision to remain in the party is driven by conviction.
He noted that the party still holds significant potential and argued that defecting at this stage would reflect weakness and political convenience rather than principle.
He also called on opposition parties to form a united front, warning that no single party can successfully challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on its own.
According to him, collaboration among opposition groups is essential to building a credible alternative.
Addressing recent defections, Rhodes-Vivour maintained that the exit of prominent figures does not signal the end of the ADC.
He urged politicians to look beyond personal ambition and prioritize integrity and genuine leadership.
His comments follows remarks by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who earlier described the ADC as “dead” following a series of high-profile defections.
Among those who recently left the party is Abia South senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe, who defected to the Labour Party.
The development follows the earlier exit of former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who both left the ADC for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), citing internal disagreements.
Despite the recent shake-up, Rhodes-Vivour insists the ADC remains a viable political platform capable of regrouping ahead of future elections.
“I think ADC is dead.”
– Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, said as he announced the letter of defection of Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, the senator representing Abia South senatorial district. He defected from the ADC to the Labour Party. pic.twitter.com/BXXhARw1JY
— Imran Muhammad (@Imranmuhdz) May 5, 2026
