Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially withdrawn from the 2027 Lagos State governorship race under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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Adediran announced this 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.
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“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.
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