Labour Party’s governorship candidate for Lagos state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has expressed sorrow over the fire tragedy that destroyed the Akere Spare Parts Market on Kirikiri Road, Akere Bus Stop, Olodi-Apapa in Ajegunle on Wednesday morning.
Rhodes-Vivour expressed his sadness at what is happening in Lagos via his Twitter account, adding that “it must end”.
Upon visiting the area, the 40-year-old governorship candidate described the fire catastrophe as really regrettable.
Rhodes-Vivour tweeted; “I am on the ground in Akere Market, Ifelodun, to assess the damage done by a fire allegedly set by an arsonist & political thugs.
“This is most unfortunate. Our politics should be about ideas, not violence.
“Ajegunle people, do not be intimidated. We will rebuild together. Lagos is built on harmony and cooperation, it is the centre of excellence, despicable violence & fanning the flames of ethnic tension has no place in this beautiful state.
“We all have to live together in Lagos after the elections. No political ambition is worth the lives or livelihood of our people.
“No place should be threatened or destroyed for having differing political choices. It breaks my heart to see this happen in Lagos, it must end.”
