Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour honoured with Chieftaincy Title in Badagry, inducted as Peace Ambassador

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV), the 2023 Labour Party gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State and a 2027 hopeful, has been officially inducted into the prestigious Omoluabi royal elite circle of Ijo Olorisa Parapo in the Badagry Division of Lagos.

Over the weekend, Rhodes-Vivour was conferred with the revered chieftaincy title of “Obalefun” during a grand coronation ceremony.

The event, marked by cultural significance and tradition, was witnessed by several Baales (local chiefs) acting under the authority of the Akran of Badagry and the Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Chiefs.

Among the dignitaries in attendance was Chief Babatunde Wusu, the Onitiju Baale of Yovokome Boekoh in Badagry, a known custodian of the IBILE cultural identity, representing the five traditional divisions of Lagos: Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, and Epe.

Rhodes-Vivour, who hails from Popo Aguda in the Lagos Island Division, has long been associated with grassroots development and advocacy for justice and equity.

His induction into the Omoluabi elite circle further solidifies his place in Lagos’ cultural and political landscape.

In addition to his chieftaincy honour, GRV was also inducted as a Peace Ambassador of Ijo Olorisa Parapo, in recognition of his consistent efforts in promoting peace, social welfare, and community development across Lagos State.

The installation ceremony was a family affair for GRV, as he was accompanied by his father, Babatunde Rhodes-Vivour, his wife, and siblings.