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Lagos Governorship Debate Highlights
Lagos candidates debate economic challenges, housing, and flooding ahead of February 2027 election.
In brief
Lagos candidates debate economic challenges, housing, and flooding ahead of February 2027 election. Four gubernatorial contenders address Lagos' housing crisis, flooding, and infrastructure needs in a debate ahead of the February 2027 election. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Debate Overview
Lagos State governorship candidates fielded questions on economy, housing, transportation, infrastructure, health, and flooding.
Candidates
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of African Democratic Congress, Obafemi Hamzat of All Progressives Congress, Funso Doherty of Nigeria Democratic Congress, and Adedeji Doherty of Peoples Democratic Party participated.
Debate Moderators
Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television and Nifemi Oguntoye of TVC News moderated the live debate on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Rhodes-Vivour's Housing Plan
Rhodes-Vivour promised 100,000 housing units within four years to address Lagos' 3.3 million housing deficit.
Rhodes-Vivour's Flood Policy
He proposed a wetland policy to manage flooding instead of sand filling wetlands.
Rhodes-Vivour's Transportation Plan
He suggested short bridges, cycle lanes, and cable cars to improve transportation infrastructure.
Rhodes-Vivour's Metro Rail Plan
He criticized the government for building metro rail on the state's balance sheet instead of private investment.
Hamzat's Housing Plan
Hamzat listed housing projects in Badagry and enacted the Lagos Real Estate Registration Agency Law.
Hamzat's Flood Response
He blamed flooding on climate change and admitted to demolishing structures on wetlands.
Doherty's Housing Plan
Doherty promised 150,000 housing units in four years and an ombudsman for rent disputes.
Doherty's Flood Policy
He claimed no environmental impact assessment was done on the coastal road before construction.
Doherty's Transportation Plan
He criticized the state government for not modernizing transportation and eliminating agberos.
Doherty's Healthcare Plan
He promised free healthcare for the poor and a fully free primary education system.
Doherty's Waste Management Plan
He suggested local governments should handle waste collection and recycling.
Doherty's Transportation Plan
He criticized the state government for not modernizing transportation and eliminating agberos.
Doherty's Transportation Plan
He criticized the state government for not modernizing transportation and eliminating agberos.
The essence
Four gubernatorial contenders address Lagos' housing crisis, flooding, and infrastructure needs in a debate ahead of the February 2027 election.
