The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has accused successive administrations in the state of pursuing policies that favour wealthy residents while neglecting the needs of ordinary people.\n<\/p>\n
Rhodes-Vivour, popularly known as GRV, made the allegation on Sunday during a governorship debate organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium in Lagos, where he presented his proposals for addressing the state\u2019s challenges.\n<\/p>\n
The ADC candidate faulted what he described as two decades of government policies that concentrated on affluent neighbourhoods, particularly in the housing sector.\n<\/p>\n
He cited the handling of communities such as Makoko, accusing successive administrations of promoting urban development at the expense of residents who risk losing their homes and communities.<\/p>\n
Rhodes-Vivour also questioned whether the state\u2019s rising internally generated revenue had translated into improved living conditions for ordinary Lagosians.<\/p>\n
\u201cLagos government, in the last 20 years, has focused on elite policies, eyebrow areas for housing. That\u2019s why on paper, Lagos celebrates a high IGR, but on the ground, people are not feeling it. We would focus on people, our policies are tailored towards that,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
The governorship candidate said his manifesto was centred on improving residents\u2019 welfare, with plans to tackle issues such as poor waste management, traffic congestion, inadequate healthcare and housing shortages.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy manifesto has always stood with the people, putting the interest of the people first. I have that track record. We\u2019re bringing solution thinking to the problems of Lagos State, waste management, traffic, healthcare, housing,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
He pledged that an ADC-led government would adopt policies that directly respond to residents\u2019 needs, including his proposal to deliver 100,000 housing units.\n<\/p>\n
The debate was organised by the Nigeria Debate Consortium, a coalition comprising\u00a0 The PUNCH, Channels Television, TVC News, TheCable and Vanguard.\n<\/p>\n
Lagos has faced persistent challenges involving affordable housing, urban renewal, traffic congestion and the provision of basic services as its population and built-up areas continue to expand.\n<\/p>\n
Makoko, a waterfront community in the state, has featured in debates over demolitions, displacement and residents\u2019 rights during urban development projects.\n<\/p>\n
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