{"id":155463,"date":"2025-03-17T21:43:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T20:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ex-lagos-pdp-guber-candidate-jandor-returns-to-apc"},"modified":"2025-04-03T16:27:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:27:42","slug":"ex-lagos-pdp-guber-candidate-jandor-returns-to-apc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/ex-lagos-pdp-guber-candidate-jandor-returns-to-apc","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Lagos PDP guber candidate, Jandor, returns to APC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Erstwhile Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, has rejoined the All Progressives Congress, APC.<\/p>\n<p>Jandor, who resigned his PDP membership along with his Lagos4Lagos Movement, disclosed this at a press conference in Ikeja, Lagos.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, his decision to return to the APC was driven by his desire to contribute to the progress of Lagos State and his belief that unity among progressives is essential to achieving the collective aspirations of the people.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that his journey in the PDP during the 2023 gubernatorial election was driven by a sincere desire to win for the party and serve the people of Lagos State.<\/p>\n<p>However, he noted that working within the fold of the APC offers a more viable platform to deliver on his promises of good governance for all Lagosians.<\/p>\n<p>Jandor also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the President\u2019s son, Seyi Tinubu, for their roles in facilitating his return to the APC.<\/p>\n<p>The former PDP candidate assured his supporters that his decision was taken with the best interests of Lagos at heart, urging them to join him in embracing this new chapter as they work together to build a Lagos that works for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Erstwhile Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, has rejoined the All Progressives Congress, APC. Jandor, who resigned his PDP membership along with his Lagos4Lagos Movement, disclosed this at a press conference in Ikeja, Lagos. 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