The ruling All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has welcomed the 2023 People’s Democratic Party governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, and his loyalists back to its fold.
Jandor, who resigned from the PDP on March 3, citing lack of discipline in the party and betrayal by its leaders, announced his return to APC on Monday.
Recall that Jandor, a leader of Lagos4Lagos Movement and former APC governorship aspirant, defected from the party to PDP in 2021.
Reacting in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, the Lagos State APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said that the party was excited to welcome Jandor back to its fold.
“He is welcome home. We are happy that he now appreciates the fact that Lagos State is still better and safer in the hands of the progressives, who have enjoyed the uninterrupted trust and confidence of our people since the inception of this dispensation.
“We believe there is sufficient opportunity for him to contribute his quota to the continuous success of our government and the growth of our party.
“We are expecting more defectors in the days ahead,” Oladejo said.
Jandor announced his defection to the APC in Lagos on Monday, weeks after resigning from the PDP.
He cited internal crises and lack of party discipline within the PDP as the primary reasons for his departure.
Jandor’s defection back to the APC was disclosed on Monday at a briefing, stating that his decision was driven by his desire to contribute to the progress of Lagos State and his belief that unity among progressives is essential to achieving the collective aspirations of the people.
He explained that his journey in the PDP during the 2023 gubernatorial election was driven by a sincere desire to win for the party and serve the people of Lagos State.
However, he noted that working within the fold of the APC offers a more viable platform to deliver on his promises of good governance for all Lagosians.
Jandor also thanked President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the President’s son, Seyi Tinubu, for their roles in facilitating his return to the APC.
The former PDP candidate assured his supporters that his decision was taken with the best interest of Lagos at heart and urged them to join him in embracing this new chapter as they work together to build a Lagos that works for everyone. (NAN)
