The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has stated that toxicity persists within the party.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, he stated that the PDP has lost faith in itself due to persistent internal crises.
Jandor, who dumped the PDP on Monday, cited the leadership crisis at the party’s national headquarters as a major reason for his decision to quit.
He described the turmoil at both the national and state levels as deeply damaging to the PDP’s public image.
Jandor said, “Who goes around posting that they are a member of PDP these days? With what is happening at both the national and state levels, the optics are bad. Even the party itself has given up.
“A political party is made up of people who come together to build it. But if toxicity persists within the system, the same problems will remain. Today, those who once worked against the PDP are the ones leading it. So where do we start from?”
He further argued that with congresses scheduled for 2025 and primary elections in 2026, the PDP will likely remain under the control of the same individuals, making any real change impossible.
“If you still have the same set of people in charge, you can’t expect different results,” he added.
Following his resignation from the PDP, Jandor said he had not yet decided on his next political move.
“We have 18 political parties in Nigeria, so there are 17 other options. But we will consult and decide. There are also coalitions forming, with people coming together to explore new possibilities,” he added.