The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has returned to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Jandor announced his return to the APC at a press conference in Lagos on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Jandor, who is the leader of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, announced his resignation from the PDP on March 3, citing lack of discipline in the party and betrayal by its leaders.
He was previously a member of APC before joining PDP.
Speaking at the news conference, Jandor who noted that the decision to quit the PDP was not an easy one said he returned to the APC after due consultations.
He said: “We have decided to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Before you are quick to remind me of the reasons for which we left APC in the first place, let me respond with a popular Yoruba adage, ‘if a woman has not tried two husbands, she probably would not know which is better’.
“In APC, we have a leader, even if you fault his selection choices, you can’t fault his desire to always win for his party to the benefit of all members, followers and the state.
“But in Lagos PDP, you have a leader that, at every election cycle, works against his own party, and wilfully dash the hopes of many party members and followers.
“We have chosen the better alternative. We believe that working within the fold of the APC offers a more viable platform to deliver on our promises of good governance for all Lagosians, even if I am not the one on the ballot.
“Our return to the APC is not a decision made lightly.
Ex-Lagos PDP governorship candidate Jandor dumps party
“It is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to the progress of Lagos State and our belief that unity among progressives is essential to achieving the collective aspirations of our people.”
Jandor expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for recognising his team’s contributions to democracy and nation building.
He also recognised the efforts of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, “who has been on our case for over one year to return and join hands with Mr President.”
He added that upon hearing the news of his resignation from the PDP, the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, immediately called him on phone to welcome him to the APC.
According to him, the leadership of the APC, both at the state level and national level, have welcomed him back to the party.
Barely 48 hours after leaving PDP, the party leaders visited Jandor at his office in Abuja, urging him to reconsider his decision and return to the party.
The PDP leaders pleaded with Jandor to rescind the decision and stay in the party under which platform he contested for governorship.
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