Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has formally announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking another major shift in Lagos State’s political scene.
Why did Jandor leave PDP?
Speaking at a press briefing held at his Ikeja office on Monday, March 3, 2025, Jandor confirmed his departure but stopped short of disclosing his next political move or specific reasons for leaving the PDP.
Although Jandor did not provide full details, sources close to his camp cited internal party disagreements and dissatisfaction with the PDP’s direction in Lagos as contributing factors.
From APC to PDP and Beyond
Before joining the PDP in January 2022, Jandor was a notable figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he led the Lagos4Lagos Movement, a group pushing for internal democracy and inclusiveness within the party.
His defection to the PDP was seen as a bold move at the time, eventually earning him the party’s gubernatorial ticket for the 2023 Lagos State election.
Aftermath of 2023 Elections
In the 2023 governorship race, Jandor finished third, behind Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the APC and Labour Party’s Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
Despite the outcome, he remained active in the political discourse of Lagos, often calling for reforms and improved governance.
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