Jandor quits PDP over internal strife

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), has resigned from the party.

Adediran, who announced his resignation at his office in Ikeja on Monday, said he was leaving the party due to what he called betrayal by party elders.

He said the inability of PDP in the state to resolve its internal crisis also prompted his decision to leave the party.

Adediran, leader of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, added that he was leaving PDP with all his supporters in all the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.

He promised to reveal his next political move in a few months, Adediran.

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He said: “I stand before you today with a heavy heart but a clear conscience. We have dedicated ourselves to the ideals of democracy, good governance, and the pursuit of a better Lagos.

“However, it has become evident that the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, both at the state and national level, has failed to uphold these principles.

“The persistent anti-party activities, internal sabotage, and lack of discipline within the party have severely undermined our collective efforts and made it impossible for genuine progress to be achieved.

“After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, political associates, and supporters, we have made the difficult decision to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party.”

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