The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of Lagos State Chapter of All Progressive Congress (APC) has welcome Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (a.k.a. Jandor), a former PDP chieftain and convener of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, into the ruling party.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Adediran who was the 2023 Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defected to APC in March.
A statement issued by his spokesperson, Pastor Gbenga Ogunleye, on Thursday in Lagos, said Adediran was formerly received by GAC members led by the chairman Prince Tajudeen Olusi.
“In a significant show of progress, unity and goodwill, Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, Jandor, was formerly received by the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC) Chairman, Prince Tajudeen Olusi; Badagry Division Apex Leader of APC and fellow GAC member, Chief Rabiu Oluwa; Sen. Ganiu Olanrewaju Solomon; and Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro.”
According to Adediran, “The meeting, which was held during the Umrah pilgrimage, served as a symbolic moment of engagement between key stakeholders in Lagos politics, emphasising the importance of unity.
“This encounter reflects a shared commitment to the progress and unity of Lagos State, underscoring the enduring values of collective responsibility and synergy in the furtherance of the vision of the ruling party,” Adediran said.
Insight Media reported that Adediran resigned his membership from the PDP on March 3, alleging indiscipline within the party and betrayal by party leaders.
Adediran, who is the convener of Lagos4Lagos Movement was once an APC governorship aspirant, he was defected to PDP from APC in 2021.
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