The Lagos State Deputy Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Babatunde Gbadamosi, has warned Lagosians against selling their votes, saying it would cost an individual N8.7m to eat three meals daily over four years at N2,000 per meal.
Gbadamosi gave the warning in a statement addressed to Lagos residents, urging them to consider the long-term economic implications of their voting decisions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, spending N2,000 on each meal would amount to N6,000 daily and N8.7m over four years, adding that the amount would only cover basic meals rather than what he described as square meals.
He argued that voters should consider candidates’ plans for improving their living conditions instead of exchanging their votes for short-term benefits.
“At N2k per meal, it will cost you N6k per day, and therefore N8,700,000 to eat three meals a day for 4yrs. These are not square meals o, just ‘manage’,” he said.
“If you have foolishly decided to sell your vote for less than N8.7m, you’re an even bigger ozuor than imagined.”
Gbadamosi said he and the ADC governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, had developed plans to deploy Lagos State’s population, waterways and waste resources to improve residents’ prosperity and living standards.
He said the proposed administration would convert organic waste into biogas for electricity generation, creating employment opportunities for residents while using the by-products of the process as fertiliser to boost agricultural production and reduce food costs.
The ADC deputy governorship candidate also promised to generate additional electricity by burning inorganic waste, with the resulting waste products recycled into building materials.
On education, Gbadamosi pledged to provide free and quality education to the university level for children of Lagos taxpayers.
He also promised free, accessible and comprehensive healthcare for children and elderly residents, initially, while reducing healthcare costs for other residents.
On housing, he said the proposed administration would provide at least 100,000 quality but affordable homes within four years, supported by low-interest mortgages.
Gbadamosi further pledged to reduce average commuting time by at least 50 per cent within the administration’s first 18 months while lowering public transport costs.
On security, he promised improved welfare for security personnel operating in Lagos State, including better residential accommodation, working facilities and conditions.
He said the measures would help improve the safety and security of residents across the state.
Urging Lagosians to consider the long-term benefits of their votes, Gbadamosi called on them to support the ADC in the forthcoming elections.
“If we all work together, we can make Èkó great again,” he said.
