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By John Ogunsemore
A 2027 governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, has dismissed speculations that party leaders and chieftains in the state have already chosen a preferred candidate ahead of the primary election slated for May.
Adeniran, who is popularly known as Jandor, said he aligned with the official Lagos APC leadership position that all aspirants would undergone a credible primary election process.
The aspirant made this known in a Saturday statement signed by his media aide, Gbenga Ogunleye.
“We note the ongoing speculations alleging that a preferred aspirant has been anointed for our party, the APC ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
“We restate, in line with the official position of the Lagos State APC leadership as communicated by the State Chairman, that no aspirant has been anointed and that all aspirants will participate in a credible primary election,” the statement reads in part.
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Adediran said he remains firmly committed to this process and is preparing accordingly, engaging party members and strengthening his grassroots structures.
The statement further reads, “At the same time, he remains guided by party discipline. Should our leader and the leadership resolve to adopt a consensus candidacy, Jandor will fully align with that decision, irrespective of who emerges.
“This is a position anchored on his readiness to compete, and a willingness to submit to the collective will of the party.”
The aspirant urged party members not to mistake a campaign by an individual or a political group for their choice aspirant as the party position or that of President Bola Tinubu.
“When the party and our Leader speak, I am sure no one will do otherwise,” the aspirant added.
