Clarification on Political Affiliation and Candidacy
Contrary to recent claims suggesting that Abdul-Azeez Adediran, widely known as Jandor, withdrew from the Lagos State gubernatorial race to support the All Progressives Congress (APC), official electoral records confirm that this information is inaccurate. During the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, Adediran was the official gubernatorial candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The 2023 Lagos Gubernatorial Election
In the March 18, 2023, gubernatorial election in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Adediran remained in the race until the conclusion of the voting process. He did not withdraw his candidacy to support the APC or any other party. The election results, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saw the incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the APC, emerge as the winner, while Adediran represented the PDP on the ballot.
Context of Political Allegations
Throughout the campaign period, Adediran maintained a vocal opposition to the ruling party in Lagos State. His campaign, under the banner of the Lagos4Lagos movement, focused on challenging the governance structure of the state. There is no record of him issuing a statement regarding withdrawal for the purpose of party cohesion within the APC, as he was never a member of that party during the 2023 election cycle.
Conclusion
The assertion that Jandor withdrew from the race to support the APC is inconsistent with the verified facts of the 2023 election. Abdul-Azeez Adediran participated fully in the electoral process as the PDP candidate, and the official results reflect his standing as a participant in the contest.
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