Jandor returns to APC

Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 general election has announced his decision to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He disclosed this In a press conference in his campaign office in Ikeja on Monday.

Jandor dumped the PDP two weeks ago after expressing dissatisfaction with the inability of its leaders to discipline members who worked again the party in 2023 general election.

Speaking on the reasons why he returned to the ruling party, Jandor noted that the APC remains the best platform to deliver good governance to Lagosians and Nigerians.

He said the decision was taken after due consultation with his political supporters and associates across Lagos State, noting that unlike the PDP which was not desirous of electoral success, the APC aims to win election and provide good governance.

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“After extensive consultation with my political family, associates, elders state-men, supporters, and well-meaning Lagosians who share our vision for a greater and more prosperous Lagos and in identifying that the primary reason a political party exists is to win elections and ultimately form the government to continue to contribute to the welfare, security and total development of the people.

“We wish to formally announce that we have formally announce that we have decided to join a political party that consider winning for its members as top priority, not minding who is on the ballot”.

Speaking further, the former gubernatorial candidate stressed that his decision to rejoin the APC, is not a decision made lightly but because of his unwavering commitment to the progress of Lagos people and the state.

“We believe that working with the fold of APC offers a more viable platform to deliver our promises of good governance for all Lagosians , even if I am not the one on the ballot”, he added.

Jandor left APC in 2021 and setup the Lagos4Lagos Movement, which served as platform where he advocated for good governance and accountability in Lagos.

He later joined the PDP and was the party’s candidate in 2023 elections, where he placed third behind incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour, who contested under the Labour Party.