Lagos PDP Leaders Stage Mass Defection to APC, Declaring Loss of Confidence in Party Leadership

In a stunning political shift, leading figures within the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have officially abandoned the party, pledging their allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a speech delivered by Hon. Hakeem Amode, the Lagos PDP Publicity Secretary, the defectors cited internal crises, poor leadership, and a failure to support party candidates as key reasons for their decision.The defectors, led by Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR), include prominent figures such as:- Alhaja Safurat Abdulkareem (Former Deputy Governorship Candidate, PDP Lagos State) – Chief Ola Apena (Former Deputy Chairman, PDP Lagos State) – Prince Rufus Ademola Adeniyi (Former Assistant State Organizing Secretary, PDP Lagos West) – Hon. Jerry Afemikhe (Former PDP House of Representatives Candidate, Surulere Constituency 1) – Pastor Gbenga Ogunleye (Spokesman to the 2023 Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate) – Hon. Keshinro Abiodun (2023 Lagos PDP LAHA Candidate, Epe State Constituency 1) – Hon. Akeem Jinadu (2023 Lagos PDP LAHA Candidate, Eti-Osa State Constituency 1) – Hon. Ibrahim Balogun (2023 Lagos PDP LAHA Candidate, Kosofe State Constituency 2) – Hon. Taofeek Bolaji Obanikoro (2023 Lagos PDP LAHA Candidate, Lagos Island State Constituency 1) – Hon. Tunde Pratt (2023 Lagos PDP LAHA Candidate, Lagos Mainland State Constituency 2) – Hon. Saheed Aregbesola (2023 Lagos PDP LAHA Candidate, Oshodi-Isolo State Constituency 2) – Hon. Sulaimon A. Thompson (2023 Lagos PDP LAHA Candidate, Surulere State Constituency 1) – Hon. Taofeek O. Kuye (2023 Lagos PDP LAHA Candidate, Ajeromi-Ifelodun State Constituency 1) – Hon. Adeyemi Kazeem (Former PDP Chairman, Ojo Local Government) The group’s statement highlighted growing concerns over the PDP’s ability to function effectively at both national and state levels. Quoting figures such as former Governor Gabriel Suswam and Governor Umo Eno, the defectors pointed to deep-seated internal conflicts that they believe may jeopardize the party’s chances in the 2027 elections.As they embrace their new political home under the leadership of JANDOR, the defectors have vowed to work alongside their APC counterparts to strengthen governance and provide better opportunities for Lagosians. Their departure marks a major setback for PDP in Lagos, raising questions about the party’s ability to regain traction before the next election cycle.