The governorship candidate for the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has responded to the criticism from popular comedian Seyi Law.
The response came in to a claim made by Seyi Law regarding the candidate’s alleged threat against traditional rulers in Lagos state.
In a video shared by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, he passionately expressed his commitment to restoring the authority of traditional rulers, which he believes has been undermined by colonialism and subsequent governments.
He emphasized that empowering traditional rulers would enable them to act independently without seeking clearance from state governments.
The controversy arose when Seyi Law accused the Labour Party candidate of threatening to make traditional rulers “go under the bridge” if he emerged victorious in the 2023 governorship election in Lagos.
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour denied these allegations and condemned Seyi Law for spreading what he considers to be false information.
The exchange between the two individuals has drawn attention of netizens online, and as led to discussions on the importance of traditional rulers and their role in governance.
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s promise to restore their authority and this has sparked discussions online about the role of traditional leadership in Nigeria.
As the clash between Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and Seyi continues, it shows the intense nature of discourse in the country.
Watch the video below:
