The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Jandor, who resigned from the PDP along with his Lagos4Lagos Movement, made the announcement during a press conference in Ikeja, Lagos.

He stated that his return to APC was not for personal gain but a reflection of his commitment to the development of Lagos.

Lastweek, while reacting to Jandor’s exit from PDP and his claims of anti-party activities within the PDP, party chieftain Chief Olabode George dismissed the accusations as “an insult” and downplayed Jandor’s political influence.

Speaking on Eagle 102.5 FM’s Frontline program, George ridiculed Jandor’s political standing, calling him “a little rat” who had no real impact in Lagos politics.

“I am in my 80s, and he is just a child. What does he know about this party? It is an absolute insult for me to even respond to him. This boy—my children are much older than him. Back in my school days, we called this an infradig—beneath my dignity,” George said.

He further criticized Jandor’s emergence as the PDP’s governorship candidate, saying he lacked experience and only got the ticket due to external influence. According to George, Jandor’s selection pushed out more qualified candidates, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who later joined the Labour Party.

“We had a candidate who was far more competent, well-educated, and from a highly respected background—someone with a degree from MIT. He contested in the Lagos West Senatorial District, which alone covers 10 local governments. But we asked him to step down, and instead, Jandor was chosen,” George explained.

He also criticized Jandor’s decision to pick actress Funke Akindele as his running mate, suggesting it was a poor political strategy that further weakened the PDP’s chances in the election.

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Jandor’s Accusations Against PDP Leaders
Before his defection, Jandor had accused PDP leaders of sabotaging his candidacy, citing internal betrayals and anti-party activities. He alleged that party chairman Philip Aivoji falsely announced his withdrawal from the election and that Bode George openly endorsed another party’s candidate.

Jandor also claimed that some PDP leaders viewed his candidacy as a threat and actively worked against him, leading to attacks on his campaign and public condemnation from within the party.

In a cryptic remark, George hinted that Jandor had committed an “unforgivable sin” within the party—one he vowed not to disclose himself but to pass on to a certain Dr. Seye Dairo for public revelation.

While George did not specify the nature of this alleged wrongdoing, his remarks suggest that Jandor’s exit from the PDP may have deeper political implications beyond what has been publicly revealed.

With Jandor now back in the APC, the political landscape in Lagos continues to shift as parties gear up for future elections.