EXCLUSIVE: Seyi Tinubu/Jandor to run as Governor/Deputy in Lagos 2027, full details emerge

The Lagos 2027 governorship race is poised to be a compelling contest among various political parties, as both leading candidates and emerging underdogs have established a coalition aimed at becoming a formidable entity in the upcoming election.

Azeez Olajide Adediran, commonly referred to as Jandor, who was the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2023 Lagos State gubernatorial elections, has rejoined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

This announcement follows a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, which reportedly occurred between 2 PM and 4 PM, although it was not publicly disclosed. …Continue Reading.

Jandor articulated that his choice to return to the APC was motivated by the party’s demonstrable viability and capacity to secure electoral victories, stressing that the paramount concern is the welfare of Lagos State. It is noteworthy that Jandor had previously resigned from the PDP on March 3, 2025, citing reasons such as indiscipline and anti-party activities.

According to a source within the APC, who requested anonymity, the strategic combination of Seyi Tinubu and Jandor has the potential to advance the party’s objectives in the 2027 elections.

“Anything can happen, there are serious consultation for Seyi Tinubu and Jandor to contest for APC. People want Seyi to run and they know Jandor has his own base and that formidable partnership could give APC land landslide victory of the noisy opposition who wants to hijack Lagos from us,” he declared.

Jandor challenged PDP leaders, including Chief Olabode George, on their failure to deliver electoral victories for the party in Lagos over the years.

“Ask Chief Olabode George why he has never won his polling unit for PDP in over 20 years. I won mine for PDP in both the Presidential and Governorship elections,” he said.