“Tinubu deserves 2nd term, we’ll ensure his return in 2027” – Ex-PDP chieftain declares after rejoining APC

Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor and the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging his full support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

Speaking during a rally in Ojo Local Government Area on Friday to formally announce his return to the APC, Adediran, who also leads the Lagos4Lagos Movement, said his current political assignment is to work tirelessly towards ensuring President Tinubu’s continuity in office.

“Our conviction to come back home is as a result of the reforms that Mr. President is doing,” Adediran said.

According to him, “The removal of fuel subsidy makes Tinubu a selfless President. He could have left it in place to secure a second term, but he chose to do what’s best for the country.

“That is why we are going to do everything humanly possible to make sure we work for his re-election in 2027.”

Adediran had on March 3 resigned from the PDP and announced his return to the APC, his original political platform before his defection in the buildup to the 2023 elections.

Despite losing that election, he said his political efforts opened opportunities for the Badagry division within the APC.

The rally saw a large turnout of his loyalists from the PDP and the Lagos4Lagos Movement. He thanked the APC leadership for accepting him and urged his supporters to begin grassroots mobilization for Tinubu’s re-election campaign.

Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, while welcoming Adediran and his followers, said the party was proud to have them back.

He assured that the APC would integrate the returning members and reward loyalty and commitment.

Ojelabi said: “Put in your best. Let your best be known to all of us. We are going to do everything possible to integrate you.

“We’ll use our votes as investments to negotiate for greater involvement in governance.”

Other prominent figures at the rally included former Deputy Governor Sarah Sosan, members of the National and State Assemblies, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Kayode Robert, and Ojo Local Government Chairman Olushola Idowu.