By Olaitan Ibrahim
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate for Lagos 2023 governorship election, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) on Monday dumped the party alongside all his supporters.
Jandor announced his decision to dump the PDP at a press conference at his office in Ikeja.
The former PDP governorship candidate announced that he was leaving the PDP alongside members of his Lagos4Lagos Movement and all his supporters in all the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.
Jandor told journalists that decision to dumping the PDP owing to what he called betrayal by party elders as well as the inability of the state chapter of the party to resolve its internal crisis.
Stating that his next political move would be known in few months, Adediran, promised to continue to contribute to the growth of the state irrespective of where he stands politically.
“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,” Jandor said.
The former candidate recounted how he ran a campaign based on transformation, development, and the desire for positive change.
Jandor said that during the electioneering process, his team enjoyed passionate and unwavering support from party loyalists, especially at the grassroots.
He however said, some leaders within the party felt threatened by his candidacy and stood in the way of victory.