Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor)
Leader of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and former PDP governorship candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (popularly known as Jandor), has reaffirmed his ambition to contest the 2027 governorship election in Lagos under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Jandor stated that his interest in becoming the next governor is driven by a commitment to inclusive governance, accountability, and development for all Lagosians.
> “It is about stewardship—about building a Lagos where opportunity, innovation, and prosperity are accessible to all,” Jandor said.
“This isn’t just about political ambition. It’s about presenting a shared vision that works for every resident of Lagos.”
He said his goal is to improve governance delivery and promote transparency across the state’s public institutions. While declaring his intention to run, Jandor emphasized that he would respect the internal decision-making process of his new party.
> “We will subject ourselves to the internal democracy of the APC, and whatever the party decides, we’re going to work for the party,” he said.
> “I am running for governor of Lagos State in 2027 under the APC.”
Jandor, who ran under the PDP in 2023, confirmed that his return to the APC marks a continuation of his political mission.
> “In 2023, I contested for the top office in Lagos under PDP. I wasn’t an accidental candidate. Now that we’re back in APC, we’re here to continue from where we stopped,” he explained.
“Today, we are in APC, and we are happy to return home where we belong.”
Reflecting on the challenges within the PDP, he attributed the party’s setbacks to what he described as a lack of discipline, disregard for its constitution, and poor leadership.
> “No serious politician should remain under the PDP roof. The party tolerates anti-party behavior, and many of its members act without consequences,” he said.
Jandor also acknowledged the strength of emerging opposition forces such as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party, particularly referencing the unexpected results of the 2023 presidential election in Lagos.
> “As politicians, we don’t take anything for granted. What happened in 2023—where President Bola Tinubu lost Lagos—was a wake-up call.
“You must always watch both the expected and unexpected moves of your opponents.”
Still, he expressed confidence in APC’s current position in the state, calling it more united and formidable than before.
> “In 2023, we were outside the APC. Today, we are back, and the party is growing stronger,” Jandor said.
“Unlike other parties, nobody is leaving APC. Instead, people are joining. That makes us more formidable heading into 2027.”
He believes the APC’s organizational strength, especially through the Lagos4Lagos Movement, will play a critical role in securing victory.
> “Our structure across all 57 council areas in Lagos remains intact and ready to mobilize for APC,” he added.
