A former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State during the 2023 general election, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, widely recognized as Jandor, has officially left the party.
Jandor made this announcement during a press conference held at Liberty Place in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday.
He stated that his departure is largely due to issues of indiscipline and anti-party activities that have become prevalent within the party he once represented.
Accompanied by a significant number of supporters, the former PDP governorship candidate explained that his decision to sever ties with the PDP was influenced by the actions of certain party leaders, including the former Deputy National Chairman, Chief Olabode George.
According to Jandor, these leaders actively worked against the PDP in the 2023 elections.
He said, “I am here before you today with a heavy heart but a clear conscience. We have dedicated ourselves to the ideals of democracy, good governance and a pursuit of a better Lagos.
“However, it has been found evident that the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, both at the national and state levels, has failed to uphold these principles. The persistent anti-party activities, internal sabotage and lack of discipline have led me and my supporters to leave.
“We will consult widely with everybody and then take the decision to collapse our structure to another platform. What is majority on the ground now is that we have left the Peoples Democratic Party,” Jandor stated.