Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour, the Labour Party candidate for the Lagos state governorship in the upcoming 2023 election, has strongly criticized the remarks made by Rt. Hon Mudasiru Obasa, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly.

Obasa had expressed his intention to pass laws protecting the property rights of indigenes, a move that Rhodes Vivour believes will divide residents along ethnic lines.

In a statement on his official Twitter account, Rhodes Vivour warned against enacting laws that favor indigenous people at the expense of other residents, stressing that such legislation is divisive and contrary to Lagos’ economic interests.

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He called on Lagosians to resist the proposed bill, highlighting its potential negative impact on investment and economic growth.

Instead, Rhodes Vivour suggested focusing on laws that preserve heritage, historical sites, and traditional institutions, while also urging the state government to prioritize the welfare of all citizens regardless of their place of origin.