Jandor Slams PDP For Appointing ‘Anti-Party’ Politician As Disciplinary Committee Vice Chairman

The 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adeniran, popularly known as Jandor, has criticized the party’s leadership for failing to meet expectations.

Jandor, who recently resigned from the PDP, accused some party leaders of deliberately undermining his electoral chances.

Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday, he alleged that the PDP’s national leadership neglected to enforce its constitution by failing to sanction members involved in anti-party activities.

Instead of punishing those who worked against the PDP during the last general elections, Jandor claimed that the party rewarded one of them with the position of Vice Chairman of the disciplinary committee.

“We were waiting to see if the national leadership, governed by the party’s constitution, would enforce the necessary sanctions for openly engaging in anti-party activities. We waited patiently for two years, but instead of disciplinary action, the same individual was appointed Vice Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee,” he stated.

“I Don’t Belong to Tinubu’s Party”

Addressing speculation about his political future and a potential 2027 governorship bid, Jandor asserted that he does not need President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement to become Lagos State Governor.

He emphasized that he is not a member of Tinubu’s political party and believes that only God determines leadership.

Jandor also hinted at possibly joining another political party to pursue his 2027 ambition.

“The APC is just one of the 17 remaining parties. A political coalition is emerging in Nigeria, and other options like the Labour Party are available. We have chosen this path and will not deviate. Only God decides who leads and when,” he added.

He further disclosed that he has not met with Tinubu since leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2022.

When asked if he had sought Tinubu’s or other APC leaders’ endorsement for his Lagos governorship bid, Jandor responded, “No, we are not in the same party. I don’t have to consult with them.