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…Reaffirms Loyalty to Party Supremacy

One of the aspirants in the 2027 Lagos State governorship race, Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has formally withdrawn from the contest under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Adediran announced his decision on Thursday while addressing the media, party leaders of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, and his supporters at Liberty House, Adeniyi Jones Secretariat in Ikeja.

His withdrawal comes shortly after President Bola Tinubu publicly endorsed the candidacy of the incumbent Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.

Explaining his decision, Adediran said recent developments within the party influenced his move.
“Within hours after I purchased my nomination forms, there were developments, including a meeting involving the President and the Deputy Governor. It was subsequently made known that the President had endorsed Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.

“Based on my earlier position that I will align with the direction of the President, I have decided to withdraw from the race,” he said.

Adediran urged his supporters to remain calm and respect the party’s internal processes, emphasizing the need for unity and discipline within the APC.
He noted that his decision reflects his commitment to party supremacy and confidence in the party’s internal democratic structure.

The aspirant also reaffirmed his loyalty to President Tinubu and expressed appreciation to party leaders in Lagos State for their continued guidance.

It would be recalled that Adediran had only a day earlier purchased his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest the governorship election.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, had earlier obtained his nomination form, reportedly backed by the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the apex decision-making body of the APC in Lagos State, led by Prince Tajudeen Olusi, alongside Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other party lleaders

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/04/lagos-2027-jandor-withdraws-from-governorship-race/

Probably he has gotten like N200m in compensation for the N50m form

helinues:
Probably he has gotten like N200m in compensation for the N50m form

You think?
I don't think they owe him jacksh!t.
As things stand, he needs them more than they need him right now.
Anyway it's politics.. anything to motivate him to work for the party rather than against.

Tonnyray:
You think?
I don't think they owe him jacksh!t.
As things stand, he needs them more than they need him right now.
Anyway it's politics.. anything to motivate him to work for the party rather than against.

Then you don't know politics. Some people contest for an election in order to be compensated.

Always knew he wanted at all at all... 😂
Na my neighbour, Tinubu you for give am nah 😂

Watch as Obidients go Vex because of this news o

Parachoko:
Watch as Obidients go Vex because of this news o

Abeg wetin wan make them vex? Are they going to borrow Jandor money to contest the election before?

helinues:
Then you don't know politics. Some people contest for an election in order to be compensated.

I think he just wants to align with the winning team. He has more to gain in this game whether compensated or not. APC offers him his only political lifeline in Lagos.

Tonnyray:
I think he just wants to align with the winning team. He has more to gain in this game whether compensated or not. APC offers him his only political lifeline in Lagos.

Nah, he knew he stood no chance In the primary before buying the ticket. It was all for compensation and recognition

Atleast he can save his money for something reasonable

He will be made board chair

Watch him become minister of power and reduce megawatts from the tachiri 1500KW to 109.52kW

APC is capable of every kind of setback

They are skilled in it

It's for his own good, he should use his money to take care of his family instead chasing a lost battle.

Cowardice

Even when he contested under pdp man was like a comedian.

Good for him.Dem go settle am with commissioner .

Abeg!
EponObi
Lottiok
Flangelo12
Yarimo
LegendHero.
Seunmsg.
Etc

SUPPORT CHINEDU AS IKEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILLOR WARD A

Is expected
But I don't understand this concensus patern in the electoral law. Is not good at all.

Nigerians in Lagos will be shocked when they learn the game this murderous cartel are playing.

Wait till they announce Hamzat's deputy Governor.

Joker dey whine himself

He's been compensated handsomely.

Life is unfair. Some persons dole out this money for fun, while some of us are still looking for "Chop money" .

Was he ever in the race? 🤣😃

Oga pretender.

helinues:
Probably he has gotten like N200m in compensation for the N50m form

Which kain compensation, na so them dey share d money?

Person wey dey lobby, you know how many contracts that guy dey collect from lagos state government? Dey play, by next year now after elections, you go hear say lagos state norminate am to abuja for ministerial appointment. You see nigerian politics, the more u look, d less u see.

DeclanR:
He's been compensated handsomely

Handsomely for person wey nor get level?

Talk something else.

NaijaGoBetter2:
Atleast he can save his money for something reasonable

..he has already bought nominations form of 50 million naira

Right way to go,
Wise decision .

Arabic don tire you to dey speak just now

CharlotteFlair:
Handsomely for person wey nor get level?

Talk something else.

Please be compassionate towards me.
e hard for me. H dey

Lol... He did the commonsense thing, as the owner of the state has rubberstamped the next puppet.

He has another 8 years to ass-lick and push for his turn.

Parachoko:
Watch as Obidients go Vex because of this news o

Boi get a life; must you drag obidents into every matter? Change of archaic mentality.

Who dey take this one serious before. I never shop.

DeclanR:
Please be compassionate towards me.
e hard for me. H dey

Even if I have a truckload of cash stashed in my bedroom, I won't do no such thing because you come across as a manipulator spamming every hot topic with your personal woes for the past one year.

Would jandor ever become EKO governor? I doubt 😂