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I don’t need perfect Yoruba to protect Lagos culture — Rhodes-Vivour
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points The candidate's comments have been reported, but the context and any additional remarks he may have made are not specified here. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a gubernatorial candidate, has made a statement about preserving culture.
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a gubernatorial candidate, has made a statement about preserving culture. He claims that being fluent in Yoruba is not necessary to protect the indigenous culture of a state.
Further details about his statement are available from the source. The candidate's comments have been reported, but the context and any additional remarks he may have made are not specified here.
More information can be found at the provided link, which offers a more detailed account of Rhodes-Vivour's statement and his position on cultural preservation.
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