The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Lagos state, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran has eulogized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his boldness in taking hard decisions for the country in the face of criticism.
The former governorship candidate also known as Jandor made the remark on Tuesday after he paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudasiru obasa in Lagos. The visit comes more than five months after he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Jandor, as he’s popular was an ardent critic of President Tinubu and APC before he defected last March, citing the lingering crisis in the PDP which he said he could no longer cope with.
Speaking after Obasa welcome him to the party, describing his defection as a positive move for APC, Jandor praised President Tinubu for his bold leadership style, adding that his policies are pro-people.
“It takes courage and leadership to introduce such reforms in the face of resistance. The President has once again demonstrated his resolve to put the people first, and I fully align with this vision,” Jandor said
Following his departure form the PDP five months ago, the politician said he cold no longer waste his time in the party, saying his future mattered to him, adding that his move was also strategic political one essential to furthering the collective interst of Lagosians.
He said, “Our story in the PDP was a case of working with perennial political saboteurs but we have resolved to love our future much more than we hate our past.
“After extensive consultations with family, political associates, elder statesmen, supporters, and well-meaning Lagosians who share our vision for a greater and more prosperous Lagos, and in identifying that the primary reason a political party exists is to win elections and ultimately form the government to contribute to the welfare, security and total development of the people, we wish to formally announce that we have decided to join a political party that considers winning for its members as top priority, not minding who is on the ballot.
“We have decided to return to the All Progressives Congress.”
“Before you are quick to remind me of the reasons upon which we left APC in the first place, let me respond with a popular Yoruba adage that says if a woman has not tried two husbands, she probably would not know which is better.
“While in Lagos PDP, you have a leader that will, at every election cycle work against his own party, and willfully dash the hopes of many party members and . We have chosen the better alternative.
“Our return to the APC is not a decision made lightly. It is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to the progress of Lagos State and our belief that unity among progressives is essential to achieving the collective as aspirations of our people,” he concluded.
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