Abdul-Azeez Adediran and the Renewed Battle for Lagos 

What was once dismissed as mere speculation has now taken a definitive shape. The whispers have grown louder and clearer: Abdul-Azeez Adediran, widely known as Jandor, is once again setting his sights on the governorship seat of Lagos State.

For many political observers, his name is far from unfamiliar. In the build-up to the 2023 gubernatorial election, he shook the political establishment when he contested under the banner of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the long-standing dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. His campaign energised sections of the electorate and stirred debates across the political landscape.

Although the election did not end in his favour, Adediran’s bold entry into the race left an imprint on Lagos politics. His departure from the PDP afterwards signalled a strategic recalibration rather than a retreat. Now, his return to the APC — the political platform widely credited for giving him his early political footing — marks yet another twist in his evolving political journey.

Observers believe the move is more than symbolic. It suggests a renewed attempt by Adediran to reposition himself within the mainstream power structure of Lagos politics while preparing for another shot at the state’s top job.

As the road to the next governorship election gradually unfolds, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: Jandor is not stepping away from the political arena anytime soon. Instead, he appears determined to remain a significant player in the unfolding drama of Lagos political future.