- Warm Reception: Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, was warmly received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC).
- Unity and Progress: The reception, which took place in Saudi Arabia during the Umrah pilgrimage, emphasized unity and progress in Lagos State.
- Defection from PDP: Jandor defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APC in March, citing indiscipline and betrayal by PDP leaders.
- Previous Affiliation: Jandor previously defected from APC to PDP in 2021 and ran as the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 elections.
Background
The Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC) welcomed Jandor into the APC, marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. Jandor’s reception was attended by key GAC members, including Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Chief Rabiu Oluwa, Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro.
Jandor cited indiscipline and betrayal by PDP leaders as reasons for his defection to APC. His decision to leave PDP was announced on March 3, and he subsequently joined APC in March.
Jandor’s defection to APC may have implications for the state’s political landscape, particularly with the 2023 elections in mind. The APC has welcomed Jandor, seeing his move as an opportunity to strengthen the party’s position in Lagos State.
