The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Lagos State in the 2023 election, Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, has announced his resignation from the party, citing persistent anti-party activities, internal sabotage, and lack of discipline within the party.
He, however, expressed his disappointment and frustration with the party’s leadership, stating that they had failed to uphold the principles of democracy and good governance.
Jandor, who spoke, on Monday, during a media briefing in the state, said that some party leaders saw his candidacy as a threat to their interest and worked against him, citing instances of attacks on his campaign and condemnation from party leaders.
He accused the State Chairman of the party, Philip Aivoji, of allegedly issuing a false statement on all PDP platforms, claiming that he (Jandor) had withdrawn from the election.
Jandor also accused Olabode George, a leader of the party in Lagos State, of openly declaring support for the gubernatorial candidate of another party and advising Lagos residents not to vote for the PDP.
He, however, condemned the party’s decision to appoint George as vice chairman of a disciplinary committee despite his anti-party activities. He said that he officially complained to the party’s national leadership, but his concerns were ignored.
Jandor, who said he made the “difficult” decision to resign from the PDP after consulting with his family, political associates, and supporters, reiterated his commitment to the people of Lagos State, adding that he remains unwavering and will continue to advocate for policies and initiatives that will uplift the state.