Jandor steps down from Lagos APC race and supports Hamzat
Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) has withdrawn from the Lagos State governorship race under the All Progressives Congress. He made this announcement after buying the party’s nomination forms and cited the endorsement of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat by party leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Jandor emphasized that his decision was for party unity and not a sign of weakness. He also thanked the Lagos4Lagos Movement for their support and reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC.
Key takeaways
- Jandor withdrew from the 2027 Lagos State governorship race under the APC after party leaders endorsed Obafemi Hamzat.
- He said his withdrawal was to promote party unity and discipline within the APC.
- The endorsement of Hamzat was supported by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Governance Advisory Council.
- Jandor expressed gratitude to the Lagos4Lagos Movement and urged supporters to remain united.
- The APC’s decision comes amid ongoing political alignments ahead of the next governorship election in Lagos State.
