Jandor explains defection back to APC, says party is better than PDP

Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party he originally belonged to before contesting the 2023 Lagos governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Speaking in Lagos on Monday, Adediran explained that his decision was based on his experience with both parties.

According to him, the APC remains a better political platform than the PDP. He made this declaration while formally announcing his return to the ruling party in the state.

Adediran, alongside his Lagos4Lagos movement, had defected to the PDP during the 2023 election campaign, securing the party’s governorship ticket. However, he finished a distant third in the election.

Intrigues trailed his performance and they culminated in his resignation from the party on March 3.

‘Jandor’ recalled his journey into PDP, saying he decided to go back to APC as a reflection of his commitment to the progress of Lagos State and his belief that unity among the progressives was essential to achieving the collective aspirations of the people.

Adediran, who lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his contributions to democracy and nation building, said he had done much to deepen democracy in the country.

APC in Lagos State has welcomed ‘Jandor’ and his loyalists back to its fold.

Reacting yesterday in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the state APC spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, said the party was excited to welcome Adediran back to its fold.