By Lateef Ibrahim
Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) does not have the grassroots structure needed to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos.
Jandor was a member of the APC before defecting to the PDP shortly before the 2023 elections, where he secured the party’s governorship ticket. He returned to the APC in March.
Speaking during the weekend in Lagos after casting his vote in the LGA elections, Adediran said he does not see any party dislodging the APC in the state, now or in future polls.
“While in the PDP, we came with fresh ideas and did our best. But (we) could not make headway because PDP as a party is rarely known at the grassroots,” he said.
“APC as a party in Lagos state has, over the years, built strong grassroots structures. The party is household name in every community.
“Based on this, people like us, with a host of followers, joined the train to build on the legacies of previous leaders rather than stay in opposition.
“As it stands, PDP does not have the grassroots stature to contend with APC in Lagos state.
“I salute President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for laying the foundation of the progress of the party in the state as governor.”
Jandor said his return to the APC was driven by the belief that it is a more effective vehicle for delivering good governance to Lagosians.
