Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour speaks on aspiration to become next Lagos State governor
By Guardian Exclusive
21 February 2023 |
9:37 am
Labour Party Governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour speaks to GuardianTV on his chances of emerging as the Lagos State governor in the 2023 election.
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