Lagos 2027: Jandor Declares Governorship Ambition Under APC, Vows Inclusive Governance

Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor and Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, has reaffirmed his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State, stating that his ambition is driven by a desire to promote inclusive governance and sustainable development.

Jandor, who was the PDP governorship candidate in 2023, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.

According to him, his aspiration is not just about personal ambition but about advancing a collective vision for Lagos.
“It is about stewardship, about building a Lagos where opportunity, innovation, and prosperity are accessible to all,” he said.

The politician noted that his goal is to strengthen accountability, transparency, and service delivery in the state. While stressing his belief in party supremacy, he pledged to abide by the APC’s internal democratic processes.

“I am also here in APC to continue where we stopped. I am running. I’m running in 2027 for governorship in Lagos State. We will subject ourselves to the internal democracy of the party in APC, and whatever the party decides, we’re going to work for the party,” Jandor declared.

Reflecting on his 2023 governorship race under the PDP, Jandor said leadership failure, indiscipline, and disregard for the party’s constitution had weakened the opposition in Lagos. He argued that no serious politician should remain under the PDP, accusing its members of frequent anti-party activities.

On opposition coalitions, including the ADC, he cautioned that the APC would not underestimate any rival, especially in light of the Labour Party’s shock victory over President Bola Tinubu in Lagos during the 2023 presidential election.
“As a politician, you expect the expected, even the unexpected,” he noted.

Jandor, however, insisted that the APC is stronger and more united than in 2023, with the Lagos4Lagos Movement now back in the fold.
“Unlike other political parties, nobody is leaving APC today; rather, people are coming in more. So, the party is more formidable. As far as Lagos State is concerned, the victory of APC is going to be seamless in 2027,” he said.

He added that the Lagos4Lagos structure across all 57 council areas remains intact and ready to mobilize for the ruling party ahead of the elections.

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