Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Dr Adediran disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Sunday, explaining that his decision to seek the office of governor was driven by the desire to deepen inclusive governance, strengthen accountability, and advance service delivery in the state.

He said, “My aspiration is not merely about ambition but about articulating a shared vision for the future of Lagos. It is about stewardships about building a Lagos where opportunity, innovation, and prosperity are accessible to all.”

According to him, his move to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027 is rooted in a genuine commitment to transparency, fairness, and participatory development.

Adediran affirmed that, despite his ambition, he remains a loyal party member and would fully submit to the internal democratic processes of the APC.

He said, “Today, we are in APC and we are happy to return home where we belong. In 2023, I ran for the topmost office in the state. I was on the ballot, not an accidental candidate. I picked the ticket to be governor in 2023 of a major political party, which is the PDP, and we have not departed from that path. I am also here in APC to continue where we stopped. I am 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.”

On the declining fortunes of the PDP, Adediran attributed the setback to leadership failure, disregard for the party constitution, and lack of discipline, saying that “no serious politician should be under the roof of PDP.” He accused many of its leaders of engaging in anti-party activities without consequence.

The former candidate also dismissed the possibility of underestimating the opposition, stressing that the APC would not ignore rival camps such as the coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

He said, “If what happened in 2023 in Lagos was anything to go by — where the Labour Party defeated President Bola Tinubu in his home state during the presidential election — as politicians, we don’t leave anything to chance. As a politician, you expect the expected and even the unexpected. As a good politician, you must look at your opposing camp twice, know what they are doing, and know how to tackle it.”

Adediran expressed confidence that the APC was now more united and formidable than it was in the last election cycle.

He said, “Don’t forget, in 2023, we in the Lagos4Lagos Movement were not in APC, we were outside. But now we are back home. 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 added that the Lagos4Lagos Movement’s structure across the 57 local government areas remains intact and ready to deliver full support to the ruling party in the next election.