Jandor, also known as Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for governor of Lagos in the general elections of 2023, has given an explanation for his choice to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC).”
When Jandor visited the APC state secretariat in Acme, Ikeja, the party’s executive council, presided over by State Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi, greeted him.
During the event, he indicated that he would run for governor of Lagos again on the APC platform and stated that he would be willing to back President Bola Tinubu’s reelection campaign in 2027.
“We are merely coming to formally inform you of our decision to return home and to the APC family; this is not our official declaration.” It is a pleasure to return to the winning family.
“In order to continue winning for Nigerians, we have decided to combine our numerical strength with the current party strength.
“We are concentrating on figuring out how to dismantle the coalition against Mr. President and try to regain our position as President of Nigeria in 2027,” Jandor explained.
In 2022, Jandor remarked that his decision to resign from the APC to the PDP was a strategic effort to find room to demonstrate his abilities.
According to him, “I am a man of conviction.” “I don’t just do what the others do. Then, we left APC for strategic reasons. Now that we’re back, we have political clout rather than nothing.
He ascribed his decision to rejoin the APC to the growing political ploys to undermine President Tinubu’s chances in 2027.
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A Yoruba saying goes, “Omo eni o ni se idi bebere ka fi leke si idi omo elomiran,” which means that charity starts at home. It is our duty to protect our own. Ensuring President Tinubu’s comeback in 2027 is our top goal. The rest is incidental,” he continued.
Jandor said that if the party supports his goal, he is still willing to running for governor, even though he has not officially expressed his intention to do so.
“I have not abandoned my bid for governor. In the event that the party hands us the ticket, we will seize it. We shall, however, comply with whatever the party chooses.
He reaffirmed his dedication to reintegrating fully into the APC and returning with the same degree of political significance as when he left.
In welcome Jandor back, APC Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi said the decision was strategic and well-timed for the party.
The 37 LCDA chairmen and all 20 local government representatives were consulted before to this reunion. Ojelabi said, “We need to make amends in 2027 because the 2023 elections weren’t our best performance.” “With you back, we can deliver at every level and break that record.”
He promised him complete reintegration and acknowledged Jandor’s political clout in Lagos.
One of Asiwaju Tinubu’s qualities is forgiveness. His former opponents are frequently accepted and assimilated after they return. The door is open, and you are taking the correct move today.
In addition, Vice Chairman Maiyegun Moshood praised Jandor’s comeback, stating that it will contribute to bringing back the spirit of Lagos politics.
“You have a strong enthusiasm for Lagos. He said, “Your return strengthens the core of our party.”
According to Seye Oladejo, the party’s publicity secretary, Jandor’s defection had severely damaged the PDP.
Because of this action, the PDP no longer has a viable candidate for governor. Their party is not as strong as it once was,” he said.
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