Jandor Withdraws From Lagos Governorship Race After Tinubu Meeting

Jandor Withdraws From Lagos Governorship Race After Tinubu Meeting Former Lagos governorship aspirant Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially withdrawn from the Lagos State governorship race following the emergence of Deputy Governor Kadri Hamzat as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor confirmed that his withdrawal followed a high-level political meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held in Abuja, signalling a significant development in preparations for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State.

According to Jandor, the decision was reached after consultations with party leadership aimed at strengthening unity and avoiding internal divisions ahead of the election. He explained that party stakeholders agreed to rally behind Hamzat as the consensus candidate to consolidate political support and maintain cohesion within the APC structure. Jandor pledged full loyalty to the party and urged his supporters to align with the collective. Sources familiar with the discussions said the meeting with President Tinubu focused on ensuring political stability within the Lagos APC and preventing potentially divisive primary contests.

Jandor described the engagement as productive, noting that party elders encouraged aspirants to prioritise long-term party success over individual ambitions. Following his withdrawal, Jandor called on his political followers and grassroots supporters to unite behind the consensus candidate, stressing that cooperation would strengthen campaign efforts ahead of the election. Observers say the move could reduce internal rivalry and help streamline campaign organisation within the ruling party. Analysts believe Jandor’s withdrawal reshapes the governorship contest by narrowing the field of aspirants while reinforcing the influence of party leadership in candidate selection. The development is expected to accelerate political realignments as stakeholders position themselves for the upcoming election cycle. More reactions from party members, opposition figures, and political analysts are anticipated in the coming days.