Former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), two weeks after announcing his departure from the PDP.

Jandor officially declared his return to the ruling party at a press conference in Lagos on Monday, citing his decision to align with a party that prioritizes electoral victory.

“We have decided to return to the All Progressives Congress, APC,” he stated.

Addressing concerns about his initial departure from the APC, Jandor referenced a Yoruba proverb to justify his return.

“Before you are quick to remind me of the reasons why I dumped APC, I want to say that there is a Yoruba adage that says, if a woman has not tried two husbands, she would not know which one is better,” he explained.

His exit from the PDP on March 3, 2025, was attributed to internal party conflicts, particularly what he described as the failure of the national leadership to address anti-party activities by some Lagos PDP leaders.

“We were waiting to see if the party at the national level governed by the constitution of the party would look into the provisions of that constitution and say that for engaging in anti-party activities openly, this is the sanction.

“We waited patiently for two years and see whether that would happen, instead of that, the same person was appointed Vice Chairman, Disciplinary Committee by the national,” he lamented at the time of his resignation.

Following his departure from the PDP, Jandor held discussions with key political figures, including President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other influential politicians.

Jandor’s political journey began within the APC before he left the party in 2022 with his Lagos4Lagos Movement, a faction within the APC, to join the PDP.

He later secured the PDP’s gubernatorial ticket for the 2023 elections but was defeated by APC’s Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

As Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah marks his 53rd birthday, torrents of encomiums have poured in from all walks of life, celebrating his transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to the progress of Enugu State.

From political heavyweights to grassroots stakeholders, the consensus is clear: Mbah is a leader on a mission, charting a new course for the state with a vision as bold as it is pragmatic.

Since assuming office, the governor has refused to rest on his laurels, tackling age-old infrastructural deficits and governance bottlenecks with the precision of a master strategist.

His ‘zero pothole policy’ has not only rejuvenated the state’s road network but has also become a metaphor for his larger mission, smoothing out the rough edges of governance and driving Enugu toward an era of seamless development.

Mbah’s administration has breathed new life into critical sectors, from the resuscitation of the long-moribund water supply system to the revamp of education, security, and youth empowerment programs.

Like a seasoned sculptor chiseling away at raw marble, he is shaping a state that aligns with the aspirations of its people, one where prosperity is not a privilege but a promise.

In the corridors of power and the marketplaces alike, voices echo with admiration for his hands-on approach and futuristic policies.

Many hail him as the bridge between Enugu’s storied past and its boundless future, a leader whose resolve to rewrite the narrative of governance remains unshaken.

His economic policies, infrastructural blueprint, and people-centric initiatives have not only raised the bar but have also rekindled hope in the hearts of the citizenry.

With every passing day, he cements his legacy, proving that leadership is not merely about holding office but about inspiring change, making tough decisions, and leaving an indelible mark.

The people of Enugu, like watchful sentinels, stand behind him, eager to see his vision materialize into a reality that generations to come will celebrate.

Governor Mbah, at 53, stands at the cusp of greatness, scripting a new chapter in Enugu’s journey, one that promises a future where dreams take flight and possibilities know no bounds.

The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to back another Ijaw candidate for the governorship position should Governor Siminialayi Fubara be impeached.

In a statement signed by its Director-General, Johnson Georgewill, and Secretary, Mrs. Sarima Akpata, the group expressed full support for Wike’s recent remarks on the political situation in Rivers State.

They emphasized that legal processes, rather than threats or violence, should determine political outcomes.

Reaffirming the constitutional basis for impeachment, the RRM stated, “If a governor commits an impeachable offense, the House of Assembly has the right to initiate proceedings as outlined in Section 188 of the Nigerian Constitution.”

The group further noted that outside Bayelsa State, the Ijaw people cannot single-handedly produce a governor in states such as Delta, Edo, Ondo, Akwa Ibom, or Rivers.

Given this reality, they argued that if Fubara is removed, Wike should ensure that the governorship remains with the Ijaws to complete their tenure.

According to the RRM, their appeal is rooted in the principles of equity, fairness, and justice, considering the historical and political interests of the Ijaw people in Rivers State.

A group of lawyers within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finalized plans to take legal action against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, for allegedly defaming the party’s leadership.

The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP), in a statement released on Sunday, accused Wike of crossing the red line with his recent verbal attacks on the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC).

The group criticized his remarks, particularly his recent media outburst where he challenged the PDP leadership and referred to the NWC as “stupid.”

Barrister Obinna Nwachukwu, the Protem National Coordinator of CP-PDP, called for Wike’s expulsion from the party, stating, “After cataloguing Chief Wike’s demarketing utterances and actions which are having damaging effect on our party, including disparaging the PDP leadership, declaring loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) government and openly endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, the CP-PDP restates its demand to the NWC to sanitize and save the party by expelling the FCT minister as a member of the PDP.”

He further emphasized that Wike’s continued association with the PDP was harmful to the party’s stability and integrity.

“Chief Wike has pitched tents with the APC government; he has not been demonstrating the desired loyalty, allegiance and respect expected of a member to the PDP and its organs; his utterances and actions as a member of the PDP are destroying our party and there is a limit to which such should be allowed if the PDP must survive.”

The CP-PDP issued a direct appeal to the party’s leadership, warning of further action if Wike is not sanctioned.

“This statement by the CP-PDP therefore serves as an open letter to the NWC and all other Organs of our party to immediately take disciplinary action against the FCT minister or this Conference will be left with no other option than to declare him a persona non-grata to PDP offices, meetings and functions across the country. He should leave the PDP alone and declare for the APC where he is already a government official.”

The group also announced that legal steps were already in motion to seek redress in court.

“Moreover, our body of lawyers, as members of the PDP, are already compiling materials to approach a court for redress against the Minister for defaming our party.”