A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his withdrawal from the 2027 Lagos State gubernatorial race.
Jandor made the announcement on
Thursday, a few days after procuring the APC Expression of Interest and
Nomination Forms for the 2027 Lagos State gubernatorial election.
In a statement, Jandor revealed that he
took the step out of conviction, consultation, and a genuine desire to
contribute to the progress of the state, prioritising collective interest above
personal ambition.
He also stated that his decision
followed the endorsement of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadiri
Hamzat, by President Bola Tinubu and APC leaders in Lagos.
According to Jandor, the decision is not
borne out of weakness or a lack of capacity, but out of strength, discipline,
and a deep respect for party cohesion and unity.
“Let me be unequivocal: I remain a loyal
and committed member of the APC. I also reaffirm my unalloyed loyalty and
respect for the President and national leader of our party, His Excellency,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. His leadership remains central to the
stability and progress of our party and the nation at large.
“In line with this, I hereby fully align
myself with the position and direction of Mr. President regarding the Lagos
State gubernatorial process. Party supremacy and strategic alignment are
critical to sustaining the gains we have collectively built over the years,” he
said.
Jandor extended gratitude to the
Lagos4Lagos Movement, which he said has never been about one individual but
about a cause, equity, inclusion, and a better Lagos for all.
“That cause remains alive, and it must
now find expression in our collective support for the party’s chosen direction.
“I urge all our supporters, leaders, and
stakeholders to remain calm, focused, and committed. This is a moment to
consolidate, not to divide; to build, not to fracture,” Jandor said.
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