Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC), weeks after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Jandor, a former governorship candidate in Lagos, made the announcement during a press conference in Ikeja on Monday, citing internal crises and a lack of discipline within the PDP as primary reasons for his departure.
“Our story in the PDP was a case of working with perennial political saboteurs, but we have resolved to love our future much more than we hate our past,” Jandor explained.
He revealed that after extensive consultations with family, political associates, and supporters, he decided to join the APC, emphasizing the party’s commitment to winning elections and ensuring the development of Lagos.
Jandor also addressed concerns about his previous exit from the APC, likening it to a Yoruba proverb: “If a woman has not tried two husbands, she probably would not know which is better.”
He praised the leadership of the APC, particularly noting their focus on winning and uniting for the good of Lagos. He added, “In APC, we have a leader who, 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.”
Reflecting on his time in the PDP, he criticized the party’s leadership for undermining its own candidates.
“While in Lagos PDP, you have a leader that will, at every election cycle, work against his own party, and willfully dash the hopes of many party members and followers,” Jandor stated.
He also acknowledged the support of President Bola Tinubu, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and Seyi Tinubu in persuading him to return to the APC.
“Let me once again extend our sincere gratitude to the President and the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who recognized our modest contributions to democracy and nation building,” he said.
Jandor assured his supporters that his return to APC was in the best interest of Lagos and urged them to join him in this new chapter.
“We remain committed to the values of service, integrity, and progress. Together, we will continue to champion the cause of a better Lagos for present and future generations,” he concluded.