Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Ayodele Adio, who is seeking election to the Lagos State House of Assembly, has questioned the ruling All Progressives Congress's record on housing affordability in the state, arguing that years of party policy have failed to ease rising rents and living costs for working residents.

Mr Adio, who is contesting under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and hopes to represent Eti-Osa 1 constituency, made the remarks on Tuesday in Lagos during an interview with journalists.

He said his decision to enter politics was driven by a desire to contribute to change, adding that the housing pressures faced by working residents reflect deeper structural problems that require legislative action.

Mr Adio said many households now...